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Certification
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Diana Califano

Diana Califano

Summary

Detail-oriented Legal & Compliance Assistant with experience in administrative management, client coordination, and legal research, adept at working both independently and collaboratively to ensure efficient task execution while maintaining data confidentiality and regulatory compliance. Proficient in administrative law, contract management, and compliance procedures, with a strong ability to adapt to dynamic environments and manage legal processes. Keen to apply knowledge and skills in a professional legal team, supporting operational efficiency and compliance efforts.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal & Compliance Assistant (40-60%)

Juris Audit AG (AML Revisions AG)
03.2023 - 08.2024

Providing administrative support, including preparing service offers, conducting conflict checks, managing customer files, and performing KYC examinations. Assisting in AML audits by conducting onsite visits, drafting meeting minutes, performing sample testing, reviewing internal policies and procedures, and preparing regulatory forms and reports for FINMA and SRO. Supporting clients' compliance officers by updating risk analyses, AML policies and procedures, maintaining client databases, translating documents from English to German in accordance with Swiss law.

Partner Assistant, Paralegal (80%) Maternity Cover

Baldi & Caratsch Law Firm
02.2022 - 01.2023

Drafting legal documents, judgments, and contracts. Managing and maintaining customer files. Providing comprehensive organizational support, including planning, preparing meetings and handling correspondence. Monitoring deadlines and preparing minutes of meetings for the board of directors and shareholders, as well as drafting board resolutions.

Partner Assistant (100%)

Wenger Plattner Law Firm
09.2021 - 01.2022

Managing archival processes for both digital and physical dossiers, preparing court enclosures, liaises with legal authorities, coordinates meetings both online and on-site, managing invoicing and providing comprehensive administrative support.

Administrative Manager (20% - 80%)

Coaching's, Vincenzo Califano
01.2018 - 04.2024

Developing event and client proposals, ensuring detailed offers. Planning, organizing, and managing events from conception to execution. Communicating with organizers and clients to coordinate event details and logistics. Providing customer support, handling billing processes, and managing website and social media platforms to enhance online presence and engagement.

Administrative Manager Assistant (80%)

KWD, Registered Association for Arts and Culture
03.2020 - 05.2021

Coordinate trade fair appearances and sponsoring visits, manage project presentations, oversee project planning and organization, and handle offer processing, accounting, and donation account management.

Manager and Office Assistant (40%)

"Da Alfonso" Office,
09.2016 - 09.2019

Contract review (supplier, catering and employee contracts), accounting, support of business owner with special ad hoc activities and projects.

Legal Assistant (40%)

Alpmann&Schmidt Legal Repititorium
09.2014 - 08.2016

Assisting in the preparation of tutorials by reviewing and amending contracts, analyzing case proceedings, creating PowerPoint presentations, and evaluating cases in civil, criminal, and public law. Supporting students by clarifying legal concepts and assisting with case preparation in these areas.

Event Manager

Self-Employed While Studying
01.2005 - 03.2012

Event management, trade fair appearances, congress appearances, translations (English, Russian, German)

Education

Master of Laws - Swiss Law

Uni Distance Suisse
Brig, Switzerland
01-2026

Main Study Period, Diploma - Corporate Law

University of Cologne
Cologne, Germany
07.2017

Accounting Law Studies IFRS Certification -

University of Cologne
Cologne, Germany
09.2008

Basic Study Period, Bachelor of Law - Zivil, Criminal, Public Law

University of Bonn
Bonn, Germany
10.2006

Skills

  • Word
  • Outlook
  • Power Point
  • Excel
  • Plato
  • Vertec
  • M-Files

Key Competencies

  • Team Collaboration – Effectively coordinate and communicate within teams to achieve common goals, particularly in legal and administrative settings.
  • Independent Work – Manage tasks autonomously with a high level of responsibility, including document preparation, case processing, and client communication.
  • Data Confidentiality – Handle sensitive legal and financial information securely and in full compliance with AML, FINMA, and regulatory requirements.
  • Adaptability & Flexibility – Quickly adjust to changing priorities and dynamic work environments, ensuring efficiency in high-paced settings.
  • Legal Research – Analyze legal texts and case law to support decision-making and assist in drafting contracts, compliance reports, and legal opinions.
  • Fast Learner – Quickly acquire and apply new knowledge, particularly in legal regulations, compliance frameworks, and digital document management systems.
  • Resilience – Remain focused and efficient under pressure, managing tight deadlines, case documentation, and regulatory compliance reviews with accuracy.

Certification

  • IFRS Certification
  • AML advanced Training Certification i(FINIG, FIDLEG, GWG, SRO/AO)

Languages

German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)

Interests and Hobbies

  • Ballet

Ballet: Strengthens my creativity and attention. By working in a group and dealing with unexpected situations on stage, I have learnt to act flexibly and work effectively in a team. 

  • Travelling

Getting in touch with different cultures helps me to understand the diverse ways of thinking and helps me to better understand and adapt to their mentality. 

  • Reading

I enjoy reading classic literature and books about our existence up to today's CoP 5.0 development and allow myself to be inspired by the various stages of development for everyday life.


  • Private stay in Ireland, in Galway (2009 - 2010)

Improvement of language skills, participation in hunting society ‘JJ Dempsey".

Affiliations

  • Weinegg Association
  • Parents' Council Membership

Personal Information

  • Citizenship: German
  • Birthday: 06.10.1980
  • Permit: B/EU
  • Marital status: separated



Timeline

Legal & Compliance Assistant (40-60%)

Juris Audit AG (AML Revisions AG)
03.2023 - 08.2024

Partner Assistant, Paralegal (80%) Maternity Cover

Baldi & Caratsch Law Firm
02.2022 - 01.2023

Partner Assistant (100%)

Wenger Plattner Law Firm
09.2021 - 01.2022

Administrative Manager Assistant (80%)

KWD, Registered Association for Arts and Culture
03.2020 - 05.2021

Administrative Manager (20% - 80%)

Coaching's, Vincenzo Califano
01.2018 - 04.2024

Manager and Office Assistant (40%)

"Da Alfonso" Office,
09.2016 - 09.2019

Legal Assistant (40%)

Alpmann&Schmidt Legal Repititorium
09.2014 - 08.2016

Event Manager

Self-Employed While Studying
01.2005 - 03.2012

Accounting Law Studies IFRS Certification -

University of Cologne
  • IFRS Certification
  • AML advanced Training Certification i(FINIG, FIDLEG, GWG, SRO/AO)

Master of Laws - Swiss Law

Uni Distance Suisse

Main Study Period, Diploma - Corporate Law

University of Cologne

Basic Study Period, Bachelor of Law - Zivil, Criminal, Public Law

University of Bonn
Diana Califano