Professional Experience - Gondim, Albuquerque e Negreiros ADV

About the Firm

Gondim, Albuquerque e Negreiros ADV is a law firm operating across multiple legal practice areas, delivering specialized legal services to corporate and individual clients.

Practice Areas

• Legal services and litigation
• Legal consulting
• Procedural representation
• Case management

Role and Period

• Role: Intern & Legal Assistant
• Period: November 2019 - April 2024
• Duration: 4 years and 5 months
• Location: Rio de Janeiro, RJ
• Work mode: On-site

Responsibilities and Activities

Procedural and Financial Diligence

• Filing and processing court cases
• Court inquiries and procedural analysis
• Payment of court fees and judicial deposits
• Managing payments between client and firm
• Handling procedural obligations
• Tracking deadlines and case progress

Legal Process Automation

Automation Development:

• Python for legal task automation
• VBA automations for Excel and internal systems
• Selenium for web scraping court data across Brazil
• Automated integration between the internal system and court platforms

RPA (Robotic Process Automation):

• Automated integration between internal systems and court platforms
• Automating repetitive routines
• Reducing manual errors
• Boosting operational productivity

Operational Optimization

• Significant reduction of case entry time through automation scripts
• Improved data flow between systems
• Increased team productivity
• Elimination of repetitive manual processes

Legal Data Analysis

• Automated summaries of pleadings
• Managing procedural information in internal systems
• Case data analysis
• Extracting and organizing relevant information

Technologies Used

Programming Languages

• Python: Automation scripts and web scraping
• VBA (Visual Basic for Applications): Automations in Excel and Microsoft systems
• JavaScript: (when needed for web integrations)

Automation Tools

• Selenium: Web scraping and browser automation
• RPA Tools: Robotic process automation
• Excel: Spreadsheets and VBA automations

Systems and Platforms

• Court Systems: Integration with platforms from various courts
• Internal Systems: Integration with firm management systems
• Web Platforms: Automating access and data extraction

Achievements and Results

Productivity Impact

• Significant reduction in case entry time via automations
• Elimination of repetitive manual tasks
• Improved data flow between systems
• Increased operational efficiency for the firm

Solution Development

• Custom scripts for the firm’s specific needs
• Automation of previously manual processes
• Integration between different systems and platforms
• Development of internal productivity tools

Technical Learning

• Hands-on experience in process automation
• Developing skills in Python and VBA
• Knowledge of web scraping and RPA
• Understanding court systems and legal procedures

Skills Developed

Technical

• Python: Automation script development
• VBA: Excel and Microsoft ecosystem automations
• Selenium: Web scraping and browser automation
• RPA: Robotic process automation
• System Integration: Connecting disparate platforms

Legal Knowledge

• Understanding judicial procedures
• Knowledge of court systems
• Familiarity with legal terminology
• Insight into case workflows

Soft Skills

• Problem solving
• Process analysis
• Teamwork
• Technical and legal communication

Legal Sector Context

Sector Challenges

• High volume of cases and documents
• Tight deadline management
• Integration across multiple systems
• Repetitive manual processes
• Need for precision and organization

Automation Opportunities

• Case registration and updates
• Data extraction from court systems
• Report generation and analytics
• Integration between internal and external systems
• Reduction of manual errors

Impact and Contributions

Operational Efficiency

• Significant time reduction on repetitive tasks
• Improved data accuracy and consistency
• Increased processing capacity
• Resource optimization

Innovation at the Firm

• Introducing automation into traditional processes
• Developing customized solutions
• Modernizing operational practices
• Demonstrating the value of technology in legal services

Professional Growth

• Practical software development experience
• Applying technology to solve real problems
• Understanding business processes
• Technical and professional growth

Transition to Technology

This experience was key in the career transition to tech, demonstrating:

• Ability to apply technology to real problems
• Capacity to learn and adapt to new tools
• Understanding business processes and user needs
• Experience building customized solutions