Ariana Novela

UC Berkeley Legal Studies graduate with experience supporting employment law matters through client intake, legal research, and case documentation. Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage complex information accurately and efficiently. Known for professionalism, attention to detail, and sound judgment in high-accountability environments.

• Criminal Law and Justice Center, Berkeley, CA, Research Intern, 01/25, 05/25, Conducted statutory and case law research on constitutional and institutional accountability issues, Reviewed court filings, public records, and agency reports to identify litigation-relevant trends, Produced structured legal memoranda supporting litigation strategy and institutional analysis, Maintained organized citation tracking systems to ensure research accuracy and traceability
• Legal Aid at Work, Fresno, CA, Legal Intake Specialist, 08/23, 01/24, Conducted 20-30 structured client intake interviews per month involving discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and wrongful termination claims, Drafted formal intake memoranda summarizing factual records, potential causes of action, and evidentiary posture for attorney review, Worked directly under the Director of the Community Legal Services Program to assess case viability and case routing, Managed case file initiation and documentation in compliance with internal confidentiality and procedural standards, Volunteered beyond formal term to support intake operations during high-volume periods