Valentina de Waard Ardila

Legal Assistant | LL.M in Constitutional and Administrative Law

Colombia

About

Multilingual legal professional with experience in administrative and litigation procedures, supporting attorneys in both court and law firm settings. Skilled in legal research, case management, and procedural coordination across Dutch and U.S. legal systems. Previous experience at the District Court of Midden-Nederland, drafting administrative rulings and reviewing complex legal dossiers, including immigration-related documents. Holds a Master’s in Constitutional and Administrative Law from the University of Amsterdam, with expertise in legal writing and public interest law. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Dutch, with working knowledge of French and German. Core Skills: Legal drafting and case analysis U.S. legal filings and client coordination Cross-cultural communication High-volume case management Confidential information handling

Experience

  • Legal Assistant at JSMD Management
    Oct 2024 - May 2025 · 8 mos

  • Law Clerk at Rechtbank Midden-Nederland
    Mar 2023 - Dec 2023 · 10 mos

    Drafted judgments in Administrative Law, focusing on appeals related to delays in administrative decisions. Conducted in-depth analyses to pinpoint key legal issues and produced clear, precise legal documentation. Worked alongside judges to prepare final rulings, ensuring all procedural requirements were met.

  • Chair at Studievereniging voor Publiekrecht
    Nov 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Study association for Public Law (Constitutional and Administrative Law) for students at the University of Amsterdam and the Vrije Universiteit

  • University of Amsterdam (4 yrs 3 mos)
    • Student ambassador Faculty of Law and representative University of Amsterdam
      Sep 2019 - Nov 2023 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      Audiovisual support UvA and HvA

    • Student-Assistant Virtual Education
      Aug 2020 - Jun 2021 · 11 mos

      Student assistant Online education for the bachelor courses: Public International Law, Administrative Law, Liability Law, Administrative Procedural Law, European Legal History and for the minor Law and Economics Zoom support for various departments within the UvA

  • Partner at Amsterdam Law Firm
    Feb 2019 - May 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    The Amsterdam Law Firm was established by the University of Amsterdam as part of the Law program. It is a virtual law firm that provides students with the opportunity to directly apply the knowledge gained during their studies, thereby contributing to the development of both academic and practical skills.