Driven individual with a background in Law who can balance multiple high-demanding tasks with tight time frames. Brings strong attention to detail, proofreading and organizational skills. Adapts quickly to new needs and policies. Maintains professionalism in the workplace.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
Adriana's Immigration Services
09.2023 - Current
Analyzed client documentation and history to determine eligibility for immigration-related benefits.
Corresponded with current and prospective clients to obtain information and enable effective case development.
Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation.
Researched law literature, databases and public information to investigate case issues.
Interacted with telephone callers and answered questions about immigration services.
Prepared forms for clients such as; I-765, G-1145, G-1450, I-134, I-134A, I-485, I-485 Supp A, I-864, I-864A, DS-2029, DS-5507, DS-11, I-129F, DS-160, DS-260
Drove continuous improvement in day-to-day process and transformation initiatives that resulted in impactful evolution.
Legal Assistant
Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino
04.2022 - 06.2023
Handled client relations, including determining eligibility, gathering information, and scheduling appointments
Managed large volumes of hard and soft copy documents and files, including pertinent information regarding client
cases
Managed large volumes of cases approximately 50 per month
Proficiency in drafting documents ie: compliance documents, petitions for parental relationship, ex parte request for
orders, petitions for dissolution of marriage, at-issues memorandums, notices of change of address or other contact,
petitions to fix residence outside the state of California, petitions for visitation (guardianship), petitions for temporary
guardianship/guardianship, petitions for conservatorship of the person (limited and general), civil harassment restraining
orders, and domestic violence restraining orders
Translated for attorneys and clients during consultations.
Provided clients with proper legal resources
Provided clients and attorneys with case updates
Updated calendars with court hearings and filing deadlines.
Athlete, Nike Inc
11.2020 - 03.2022
Curated and organized all seasonal merchandise to anticipate consumer wants and needs, whilst informing consumers
of latest sales, offerings, and loyalty programs
Provided high quality service, upholding brand values to ensure consumer satisfaction.
Use of POS systems to handle cash, credit, exchanges, returns and refunds to ensure accurate cash flow
Involved in trainings of new hires, often leading workshops with expertise learned from leadership.
Victim Advocate
Empowered Development Center
07.2020 - 08.2020
Conducted initial assessments of clients' situations to determine eligibility and needs and goals.
Participated in media outreach and opportunities to advocate service to those in need.
Kept meticulous and compliant documentation covering case activities for each individual specifically during supervised
visitations.
Education
Paralegal Studies Certification -
University of California
Riverside, CA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Criminal Justice
California State University
San Bernardino, CA
Associate - Science
A.S - Adminstration of Justice
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
Associate - Arts
A.A - Liberal Arts: Social & Behavioral Sciences
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
Skills
Microsoft Suite
Attention to detail with large volume case loads
Interview transcriptions
Client relations
Proficient communication
Time management
Staff training/development
Legal Research
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
Adriana's Immigration Services
09.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant
Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino
04.2022 - 06.2023
Athlete, Nike Inc
11.2020 - 03.2022
Victim Advocate
Empowered Development Center
07.2020 - 08.2020
Paralegal Studies Certification -
University of California
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Criminal Justice
California State University
Associate - Science
A.S - Adminstration of Justice
San Bernardino Valley College
Associate - Arts
A.A - Liberal Arts: Social & Behavioral Sciences
San Bernardino Valley College
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