Dikka Mae Lasalita

As a Legal Assistant, I have demonstrated expertise in supporting attorneys through case summarization and report preparation to facilitate sound legal decision-making. My responsibilities have included conducting thorough legal research, investigating facts, and crafting compelling legal arguments to strengthen cases. I have experience drafting various legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, and agreements, and ensuring the accurate preparation and filing of court submissions in compliance with procedural requirements. Additionally, I have organized and maintained archives of both completed and ongoing cases, monitored changes in the legal framework, and provided timely compliance updates. My role has also involved transcribing audio from meetings, mock trials, and hearings to maintain accurate records. I have liaised with government entities to conduct field research and gather critical case information, assisted attorneys with HR-related cases for clients, and successfully managed cases of employee misconduct—overseeing the process from investigation to resolution.

As a Recruitment Specialist, I have extensive experience consulting with employers to identify hiring needs and ensuring compliance with employment laws throughout the recruitment process. My responsibilities have included interviewing and vetting applicants, conducting thorough background checks, and verifying references in accordance with legal standards. I am skilled in explaining company policies, benefits, and job expectations to candidates, ensuring transparency and compliance. I have successfully facilitated the hiring of qualified candidates while strictly adhering to equal opportunity and labor laws. Additionally, I have managed onboarding processes, handled employment paperwork, and ensured alignment with labor regulations. I monitor hiring metrics, such as time-to-hire and source of hire, maintaining compliance with reporting standards. My expertise also includes training hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and legal considerations, maintaining a robust database of potential candidates, and safeguarding data privacy and protection.

As a Political Affairs Assistant, I have honed my skills in managing communications, organization, and research to provide comprehensive support to a Congressman. My responsibilities included composing and typing routine correspondence, maintaining meticulous records of all incoming and outgoing communications, and organizing office files for easy retrieval. I coordinated logistics by instructing messengers for deliveries and errands, managed the Congressman’s diary, arranged travel, and took detailed minutes during meetings. I responded to inquiries from constituents, media, lobbyists, and other stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective communication. Additionally, I conducted in-depth research on local, regional, national, and international issues to keep the Congressman well-informed and assisted in arranging constituent surgeries and public events. My role also involved representing the Congressman at functions, supporting political initiatives through research, and liaising with key individuals and groups to advance critical issues effectively.

As an Assistant Manager with expertise in UAE labor laws, I have successfully overseen diverse operational and HR functions to achieve organizational objectives. Following a promotion within my company, I took on responsibilities including contract creation, employee recruitment, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. My role has encompassed recruiting, training, and developing staff while fostering a secure, compliant work environment aligned with legal and organizational policies. I have excelled in setting clear job expectations, conducting performance evaluations, and providing coaching or disciplinary actions when necessary, with a focus on fairness and growth. Additionally, I have implemented systems and policies to enhance productivity and meet strategic goals.

On the operational side, I have managed product imports and exports, ensuring timely, compliant deliveries, and communicated with global customers across China, the Middle East, and Africa. I have also coordinated with raw material suppliers in China to ensure timely procurement and quality. My experience extends to financial management, including forecasting needs, preparing budgets, and analyzing variances to achieve financial objectives. Through enforcing quality service standards and resolving issues effectively, I have consistently driven improvements and ensured organizational success.

Philippines hosted the Association of South East Asian Nation this year. It only happens every 10 years.
This job is too short but I learned so much.
I co-headed the ASEAN Agriculture Summit 2017 and became part of the secretarial team for ASEAN Business Award 2017 and ASEAN Business Investment Summit 2017.

Court of Appeals is the second highest court of the land in the Philippines. As an intern, we are located in Judicial Record Division where ruled and open cases are stored. Interns duty are to compile/segregate cases by year and it started year 1992. We are also tasked to encode all cases in all fields like Criminal, Civil and Special cases

Even as a fresh graduate, I bring two years of hands-on experience as an Administrative Assistant at M.C. Ramiro & Associates, a law office, where I honed my organizational and communication skills while pursuing my studies. In this role, I assisted the Administrative Head with drafting demand letters, legal correspondence, and formal business letters. I managed phone inquiries to provide client support and communicated directly with debtors on behalf of our partner bank, the Bank of the Philippine Islands. Additionally, I maintained detailed databases for customer payments, as well as outgoing and received demand letters, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. I also managed the collection and distribution of mail and courier items, implementing a tracking system to streamline the process. This experience has equipped me with the ability to multitask effectively, pay close attention to detail, and deliver results in a professional legal setting.