Virginia Metsini

My name is Virginia, I’m 39  years old and I was born in Greece.
Concerning my strongest qualities, I’d initially wish to refer to my
communication and collaboration skills, being capable of successfully
cooperating with my coworkers. Additionally, I’d like to outline my
responsibility, flexibility, determination and persistence as I always
try to find the best possible solution in any problem I may encounter.

22 Aug 2022-30 Sep 2022                             Technical support assistant

                                                           Expertise France, Athens, Greece (full time-paid)- Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection 

• Hands on support to the experts, the project management team and the beneficiary on  a daily basis, to ensure smooth implementation of the project management provisions
• Support organizing expert meetings and working group meetings, inviting participants, preparing meeting minutes, as and if required
• Support the organization of events including contacts with participants and logistical aspects
• Occasionally support experts in data research and analysis
• Occasionally translate working documents from Greek to English or from English to Greek
• Help preparing presentations and communication materials, editing of the project webpage and other related communication activities

19 Oct 2020- 1 Oct 2021                     Legal Aid Officer                     

                                                      Danish Refugee Council, LARISA , Greece (full time-paid)

• Meet with clients to gather information and take instructions
• Advise clients on the law and legal matters relating to their case
• draft letters, contracts or documents based on the client's needs
• research similar cases 
• act on behalf of the clients, and prepare cases for court as necessary
• attend mediation or arbitration on behalf of my client
• calculate claims for damages, compensation, and family maintenance
• complete timesheets and other billing and charges documentation
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law area.

13Dec 2016–31 Dec 2019        Caseworker/Administrative assistant 

                                                     Asylum service office, CHIOS-LEROS, Greece (full time-paid) 

• Meeting with clients to listen and understand their needs.
• Liaising with Community Services providers to coordinate support services.
• Client advocacy to Government and public interest groups.
• Processing paperwork.
• Organizing housing, training or employment.
• Responding to client emergencies.

7 Oct 2008–12 Dec 2016                        Attorney at Law 

Athens Bar Association, ATHENS, Greece (full time-paid)

• Providing legal advice and guidance.
• Writing contracts.
• Meeting clients (individuals or businesses)
• Attending court hearings.
• Reading witness statements.
• Collating evidence and researching case studies.
• Keeping up to date with changes in the law.
• Representing clients in trials.

1 Feb 2007-30 Jun 2008              Legal trainee

                                                   “Hellenic Post Services”, ATHENS, Greece (full time-paid)

• making telephone calls, 
• filing paperwork,
• drafting letters and 
• conducting research.

           23 Oct 2018–19 Feb 2021             Master in EuropeanSocieties and European Integration

Aegean University, LESVOS, Greece 

European Societies and European Integration (7,61/10)

27 Sep 2007–22 Sep2014          Degree in Journalism

Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, ATHENS, Greece 

Communication, Mass Media and culture (7,26/10) 

6 Oct 2000–19 Dec 2006        Degree in Law

National and Kapodistrian University, ATHENS, Greece 

                                                            General Law Studies ( 5,99/10)