Gabriela Gazaniga
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Law graduate with relevant office experience currently sitting Law Society FE-1 exams seeking a training contract with a corporate firm in Dublin.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Legal Intern - Personal Injury Department
Hussey Fraser Solicitors
Dublin, Ireland
2025.02 - 2025.06
- Assisted in drafting legal documents for successful court submissions.
- Supervised document review tasks, ensured timely completion of projects.
- Handled confidential materials responsibly maintaining integrity and trust within the firm.
- Performed administrative tasks to facilitate smooth office operations.
Ambassador
Education in Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
2022.11 - 2025.05
- Supporting the promotion of higher education in Ireland to overseas students under the authority of the Irish state agency Enterprise Ireland and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science.
Senior Editor
Trinity News
Dublin, Ireland
2022.06 - 2025.05
- Amplified readership base with the introduction of a City News team.
- Report on legal developments, public policy changes, and crime in Dublin.
- Oversee metro news coverage, analyse legal and policy trends, and provide in-depth explanations of complex issues to readers, enhancing public understanding.
- Previously held the position of News Analysis Editor.
Investigations Intern
NBC News
Los Angeles, California, United States
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Partnered with attorneys and news teams to uncover fraud and negligence, contributing to impactful stories that prompted public awareness.
- Meticulously documented court proceedings, ensuring accurate and comprehensive information for investigative teams to build robust reports.
- Assisted in content moderation and creation.
Legal Intern - Special Victims Cases
Office of the State Attorney 15th Judicial Circuit
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
2019.01 - 2023.08
- Academic year intern until August 2021. Summer intern 2022 and 2023.
- Organised files and maintained a comprehensive database of all ongoing cases for easy retrieval.
- Shadowed experienced lawyers during court hearings for practical exposure to litigation processes.
- Reviewed and analysed complex legal documents to assist in dispute resolution cases.
- Improved efficiency of legal proceedings with detailed note-taking during client meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law (LL.B.)
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 2021.09 - 2025.05
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida, United States 2018.08 - 2021.08
High School Diploma -
Florida Atlantic University High School
Boca Raton, Florida, United States 2017.08 - 2021.05
Skills
- Legal analysis
- Paralegal support knowledge
- Court filing procedures
- Proof-Reading accuracy
- Trial preparation
- Contract reviewing
- Computerised legal research
- Adaptable communication
- Case Management
- Legal file maintenance
- Client liaison
- Document drafting
- Debating and mooting
- Legal writing
- Time efficiency
- Case management software proficiency
Languages
English
Native
Portuguese
Native
Affiliations
- Avid reader and writer of poetry, fantasy and short stories.
- Member of running clubs and track and field teams since age 7.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Intern - Personal Injury Department
Hussey Fraser Solicitors
2025.02 - 2025.06
Investigations Intern
NBC News
2024.06 - 2024.08
Ambassador
Education in Ireland
2022.11 - 2025.05
Senior Editor
Trinity News
2022.06 - 2025.05
Bachelor of Arts - Law (LL.B.)
Trinity College Dublin
2021.09 - 2025.05
Legal Intern - Special Victims Cases
Office of the State Attorney 15th Judicial Circuit
2019.01 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida Atlantic University
2018.08 - 2021.08
High School Diploma -
Florida Atlantic University High School
2017.08 - 2021.05