Filipa DA COSTA JORGE SIMÕES DIAS
Portugal
Summary
Legal Advisor with extensive experience in wide variety of disciplines with emphasis in Asylum and Migration law. Results-oriented lawyer with 10 years of supporting legal issues and analyzing draft legislation. Working knowledge of EU Court of Justice jurisprudence, EU asylum legislation and Portuguese laws and policies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LAWYER (Seconded National Expert)
Court of Justice of European Union
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
09.2022 - Current
- Performed preliminary analysis on court requests from Portugal to provide comprehensive case presentations and identify possible procedural concerns.
- Participated in the preparation of comparative law research notes.
- Analyzed case law of the Court to index work (feeding databases).
- Followed up on national decisions subsequent to Court rulings.
LAWYER
Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) - Technical Department for Borders
Oeiras, Portugal
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided legal information and guidance for policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in borders matters.
- Contributed to the study and development of technical standards for improved procedural standardization at border control posts.
LAWYER
Ministry of Home Affairs - International Relations Department
Lisbon, Portugal
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared technical and legal notes on borders and migration within the framework of the Council working parties (CONS) and the European Commission (COM)
- Prepared political and legal notes for government members to enhance their participation in JHA Council meetings.
- Contributed to various working parties including the Schengen Working Party, the Working Party on Frontiers (WG Frontiers), and the Working Party on Integration, Migration and Expulsion.
LAWYER
Immigration and Borders Service (SEF), Legal Department and Internal Audit Department
Oeiras, Portugal
01.2014 - 04.2021
- Represented SEF in court for legal proceedings.
- Responsible for providing legal advice and procedures during the preparation and implementation of BREXIT (Deal or No Deal - Contingency Plan).
- Provided information and legal advice to facilitate informed decision-making in migration, international protection, border control, and related international agreements (legal advice for higher decision-making).
- Contributed to the alignment of national legal systems with EU regulations by conducting thorough studies on transposition.
- Provided expertise in drafting legal opinions on matters such as migration, international protection, EU free movement, border control.
- Offered extensive expertise in reviewing International Agreements pertaining to migration, international protection, border control and relevant issues.
- Developed legislation drafts and provided detailed guidelines to ensure consistent and effective enforcement of laws.
- Reviewed and offered opinions on appeals related to immigration decisions.
- Contributed as a Portuguese Delegation member to the Asylum Working Group under the European Union Presidency.
- Contributed to the Portuguese Delegation at the European Council meetings, focusing on discussing and analyzing topics related to the Asylum, Schengen Acquis, Frontiers, and IXIM Working Parties;
- Acted as a legal expert at the Conference of Directors General for Immigration Services (GDISC) and for the Platform on Statelessness of the National Contact Point of the European Migration Network (EMN).
- Acted as a Legal Expert in SEF’s Working Groups for Intervention and Reform of Detention Centres, as well as Accelerating Residence Permit Renewal Procedures.
- Carried out inquiries as part of disciplinary proceedings.
- Conducted training sessions for SEF personnel on topics including foreigner’s law, EU citizens’ free movement and residence, and BREXIT.
Education
Post-graduation Course in Theory And Practice in Administrative Litigation - Law
Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal06-2019
4 years Law Degree - Law
Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal09-2013
Skills
- Legal Analysis
- Legal Drafting
- Analytical Reasoning
- Legal Advisory
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Litigation Experience
Languages
Portuguese
First Language
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
LAWYER (Seconded National Expert)
Court of Justice of European Union
09.2022 - Current
LAWYER
Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) - Technical Department for Borders
05.2022 - 08.2022
LAWYER
Ministry of Home Affairs - International Relations Department
05.2021 - 04.2022
LAWYER
Immigration and Borders Service (SEF), Legal Department and Internal Audit Department
01.2014 - 04.2021
Post-graduation Course in Theory And Practice in Administrative Litigation - Law
Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon
4 years Law Degree - Law
Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon
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