A fresh Political Science graduate building a second career at the intersection of law, words, and design — currently taking on virtual assistant and paralegal work.
The short version: a researcher and writer with a soft spot for design software and a stubborn attention to detail.
I'm a Magna Cum Laude Political Science graduate (University of Nueva Caceres, 2025) with hands-on legal exposure from a prosecutorial internship, and a track record in research, written communication, and administrative support.
From 2021 to 2025 I juggled coursework with building and testing my own capabilities on the side — staying efficient at work while keeping up my standing as a consistent honor student and President Lister.
"I combine a legal and governance foundation with AI tools, digital content production, and remote work systems — looking for a paralegal, legal VA, or admin role where that combination delivers real results."
Outside of work, you'll usually find me deep in a video edit, a manuscript, or a hiking trail — with a dog somewhere nearby.
Everything logged here has been tested on a real deadline — not just listed for the sake of it.
On the record, chronologically.
Self-employed, remote — delivered project-based video and photo editing for multiple clients, managing turnaround timelines, revision cycles, and creative briefs entirely self-directed.
Association of Political Science Students, University of Nueva Caceres — managed financial records and organizational transparency as Auditor (S/Y 2022–2023), then oversaw student government election conduct as COMELEC Officer (S/Y 2023–2024).
Camarines Sur, Philippines — assisted prosecutors in case documentation, legal research, and preparation of case files; drafted and organized case-related documents supporting active caseload management for multiple prosecutors.
University of Nueva Caceres — consistent honor student across all academic years; President's Lister (S/Y 2022–2023), Second Honor (S/Y 2023–2024, 2024–2025), and Multiple Qualifications Awardee 2025.
Next Level Leadership Group, remote — developed and formatted online leadership training materials for a U.S.-based career coach, managing communication and deliverable timelines independently with zero revisions required by the client.
A sampling of work across writing, editing, and design.
Selected Canva work spanning legal marketing, seasonal campaigns, academic posters, and social templates.
Drafted documents spanning criminal, civil, and property practice — a criminal Information, a demand letter, a Deed of Sale, and a Quitclaim & Release.
Manuscript formatting and cover design work — full book covers plus interior layout samples (title pages, TOC, chapters, and a before/after content edit).
Short-form video edits — promo and highlight cuts built for social feeds and program marketing.
Developed and formatted online leadership training materials for Next Level Leadership Group (2026), a U.S.-based career coach — delivering multiple modules on schedule with zero client revisions.
Got a new project in the works? This slot's reserved for it — check back soon, or reach out if you'd like to see a custom sample first.
Verified and on file.
Conferred Magna Cum Laude, satisfying all requirements with all rights, privileges, and honors thereunto appertaining.
Certificate of Completion for a 200-hour internship, National Prosecution Service, Department of Justice, Aug 27 – Oct 4, 2024.
On the record, from someone who's actually worked with him.
Ruel delivered exceptional work for us across brand design, presentation production, and legal research and drafting. His top skills: precise brand execution, sharp attention to detail, and turning a rough brief into polished work without heavy revision cycles. A few examples from the many projects he handled: a 31-slide masterclass deck, applying our full brand system accurately on the first pass. A redesign of our client workbooks, reworking the visual hierarchy so instructional content, examples, and response areas were clearly distinct. He also drafted our employee handbook from an outline, drawing on his political science background for the legal research. He learns a brand fast and holds to it consistently. Revisions came back clean and addressed the actual feedback given. I'd hire him again for design, production, or research support.
Open to virtual assistant, paralegal, and legal-research work — as well as editing and design projects. Reach out and I'll respond quickly.