GENESIS R. ZEPEDA
San Francisco
Summary
Qualified Immigration Paralegal with a comprehensive background in immigration law and Removal Defense. Adept at managing case files, preparing legal documents, and liaising with clients and government agencies. Demonstrated organizational and research skills, ensuring accurate and timely case management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Eviction Defense Paralegal/ Project Coordinator
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
01.2025 - Current
- Drafted and filed court documents for eviction proceedings
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and courts
- Maintained detailed case files and managed deadlines
- Analyzed case outcomes to improve future defense strategies
- Work with low and moderate-income clients on legal matters related to staying in their home
- Manage legal counsel calendars and track litigation deadlines.
- Interpret for attorney-client consults and during eviction court proceedings.
Removal Defense Immigration Paralegal
Amezola Legal Group, APC
06.2018 - 09.2023
- Conducted in-depth legal research on immigration laws and policies, ensuring compliance and up-to-date knowledge for case preparation.
- Prepared and filed immigration briefs, motions, petitions, and applications with the immigration courts, USCIS, and appeals with the Board of Immigration Appeals and 9th Circuit.
- Highly experienced in dealing with detained immigrant clients, preparing bond determination request packets, and prepare respondent and family for bond hearing.
- Experienced in 42A/B, I-589, Affirmative Asylum Applications, U-Visas, T-Visas, Parole in Place, TPS Requests, DACA renewals, Requests for Prosecutorial Discretion, Motions to Terminate, Motions to Re-Open, and all court procedures and requirements.
- Experienced in Naturalization Applications, Removal of Conditions for Green Card, Family Petitions, Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ), and Hardship Waivers.
- Highly trained in interpreting for client/attorney immigration interviews at the asylum office or USCIS office for different petitions.
- Highly trained in certified translation of foreign documents.
- Successfully managed over 100 removal defense cases, coordinating with clients, witnesses, and experts to build compelling arguments.
- Collaborated with attorneys to strategize case management, improving workflow efficiency within the firm.
- Mentored junior paralegals on best practices for case preparation and client interaction, fostering professional development.
- Analyzed complex immigration cases to identify potential issues, contributing to successful case outcomes through proactive measures.
- Coordinated with government agencies to track application statuses, ensuring timely follow-ups and improved client satisfaction.
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation, and determine necessary actions.
- Analyzed client documentation and history to determine eligibility for immigration-related benefits.
- Maintained immigration attorneys' schedules to enable timely client service delivery and promote firm's income growth.
Immigration Paralegal/ Case Manager
The Cruz Law Office
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Prepared and filed legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and applications with Immigration Court and USCIS.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Conducted interviews of clients to prepare their personal statements for motions and applications.
- Prepared clients for immigration trial.
- Drafted summaries of evidence and legal arguments for immigration trial preparation.
- Managed a caseload of over 250 removal cases including of detained clients and appeals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Justice Studies: Latino/a Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12.2024
Associate of Arts - Social Justice: Latina/Latino Studies
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2023
Associate of Arts - Spanish
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2023
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA01-2026
Skills
- Adaptable
- Eager to learn
- Client communication
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- File organization
- Document drafting
- Court filings
- Deadline management
- Evidence organization
- Translations and Interpretation SPA-ENG
- Reliability
- Proficient in MS office and Adobe
Certification
Supervision and Business Management Certificate of Achievement
LANGUAGES
Spanish — Native.
Minor in Spanish and Associate's Degree
Timeline
Eviction Defense Paralegal/ Project Coordinator
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
01.2025 - Current
Removal Defense Immigration Paralegal
Amezola Legal Group, APC
06.2018 - 09.2023
Immigration Paralegal/ Case Manager
The Cruz Law Office
03.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Justice Studies: Latino/a Studies
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts - Social Justice: Latina/Latino Studies
City College of San Francisco
Associate of Arts - Spanish
City College of San Francisco
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
City College of San Francisco