Katrina Tarondo
Summary
Resourceful Law Clerk with solid legal and Canadian Immigration background. Managed client communications for immigration attorneys and prepared and drafted legal documents and forms for immigration applications. Superb organizational skills and compassionate nature leading to optimum outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Law Clerk
Guberman // Appleby Immigration Lawyers
2022.09 - Current
- Drafting, preparing, filing and monitoring all Canadian immigration stream applications for foreign nationals from temporary to permanent residency.
- Preparing initial request for documents and information required for applications
- Reviewing documents and providing feedback to clients
- Drafting retainers, letters, correspondence and forms
- Editing drafts and making any revisions
- Researching and reviewing government information and remaining up to date with immigration news
- Meeting with lawyers on cases to discuss strategies
- Communicating and responding to requests from government offices
- Retrieving messages from government portals and utilizing all portals for applications
- Ensuring the compliance of requests with the immigration law procedures
- Aiding with developing internal procedures and drafting and editing templates
- Drafting social media posts for the firm's Instagram and LinkedIn accounts
- Providing quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence.
- Interacting with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Providing relevant instructions for each stage of the application and for entry into Canada
- Preparing invoices for each stage of each file.
- Imputing data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Utilizing office management software to record and track customer information.
- Interviewing potentials candidates to work at the firm
- Assisting with onboarding of new employees.
- Supporting staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
Immigration Legal Clerk
Corporate Immigration Law Firm / CGA
2022.02 - 2022.09
- Drafting, preparing, filing and monitoring all Canadian immigration stream applications for foreign nationals from temporary to permanent residency.
- Preparing initial request for documents and information required for applications
- Reviewing documents and providing feedback to clients
- Drafting retainers, letters and correspondence
- Editing drafts and making any revisions
- Compiled client application packages and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
- Assisted clients with immigration application completion
- Maintained immigration attorneys' schedules to enable timely client service delivery and promote firm's income growth.
- Filed correspondence and legal documents in correct client files and transmitted applicable documentation to government agencies.
- Provided relevant instructions for each stage of the application and for entry into Canada
Immigration Case Analyst
MVS Law Professional Corporation/My Visa Source
2021.03 - 2022.02
- Coordinating the application process for several application categories from TRV to Citizenship
- Researching the processes and requirements for different types of applications
- Preparing submission packages for both basic and complex cases and submitting to various government agencies
- Draft government correspondence
- Provide general information to clients regarding immigration procedures and requirements
- Communicate with clients via e-mail and/or telephone
- Send appropriate instructions to clients based on government requests
Senior Case Manager/Post-Submission Case Manager
Campbell Cohen Immigration Law Firm/Canadavisa.com
2019.03 - 2021.03
- Handled over 200 program applications and post submission applications for residency
- Completed quality control reviews of files for submission specialists before applications are submitted
- Ensured the compliance of requests with Canadian immigration law procedures
- Drafted government correspondence
- Provided general information to clients regarding immigration procedures and requirements
- Advised on specific applications and train document specialists and case managers
- Sent appropriate instructions to clients based on government requests
- Supported clients with final instructions to facilitate their landing in Canada
- Update office information management system accordingly
- Assist in the preparation, submission, and review of clients' immigration applications for PR and provincial nominations.
Submission Specialist/Case Manager
Campbell Cohen Immigration Law Firm/Canadavisa.com
2016.03 - 2019.03
- Assisted in the preparation, submission, and review of clients' immigration applications for PR and provincial nominations
- Ensured the compliance of requests with Canadian immigration law procedures
- Provided general information to clients regarding permanent residency and provincial nomination programs procedures and requirements.
Document Specialist
Campbell Cohen Immigration Law Firm/Canadavisa.com
2015.10 - 2016.03
- Drafted and completed expression of interest profiles into immigration portal pools.
- Provided general information to clients regarding permanent residency application procedures and requirements.
- Carefully reviewed all documents and provided feedback for completeness and accuracy.
Multimedia & Research Assistant
Federated Press Inc.
2012.11 - 2015.10
- Managed Administrative tasks: data input, filing, preparation of folders for conferences, contact updates, cold calling and maintenance
- Exhibited adaptability through the research and provision of diverse information and services
- Prepared biographies of lawyers and business professionals, agendas, and multimedia CDs for courses & conferences.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
Education
Graduate Certificate, Business Administration -
Concordia University - John Molson School of Business
Montreal, Quebec06.2017
Bachelor of Arts, History and Law & Society -
Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec06.2014
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office, Apple OS, Google Workspace, Adobe Software Suite, Leap, Clio.
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Research
- Organization
- Correspondence Writing
- Database Entry
- Quality Control
- Administrative Support
- Operations Support
- File and Database Management
- Customer Satisfaction
Volunteer Experience
- Hear Entendre Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Board Director/Recording Secretary, 02/2018, 09/2021
Attended board meetings, appropriate committee meetings, and acted as recording secretary; Promoted the non-profit across multiple social media platforms and advocated for accessibility; Acted as an ambassador for press releases; Participated in fundraising activities and special events; Reviewed agenda and supporting documents prior to meetings; Understand and promote the organization's mission and kept current on Hard of Hearing issues and developments.
- Judicial Board of The Concordia Student Union, Montreal, Quebec, Judicial Board Member, 08/2013, 04/2014.
Organized and amended the Judicial Board Code of Procedures with Judicial board members; participated in hearings and interviews of parties; Heard cases evolving election policies and student affairs; Decided on cases and writing of decisions; Clarified any decisions to the student body when questioned.
- Students of History Association of Concordia (SHAC), Montreal, Quebec, President, 06/2012, 06/2013,
Received an award for most academically and socially active association (out of 26) by Concordia's Arts and Sciences Federation. Set up meetings, agenda, and delegated tasks to the five vice-presidents; Planned events (campaigns, lectures, and social activities) and was main spokesperson for the Association.
- Concordia Pre-law Society (CPLS), Montreal, Quebec, Vice-President Internal, 06/2012, 06/2013,
Invited two Ottawa lawyers to lecture on various aspects of the legal profession; communicated with stakeholders (Law schools, faculties, and university administration) and aided in the drafting of the CPLS Constitution
Timeline
Immigration Law Clerk
Guberman // Appleby Immigration Lawyers
2022.09 - Current
Immigration Legal Clerk
Corporate Immigration Law Firm / CGA
2022.02 - 2022.09
Immigration Case Analyst
MVS Law Professional Corporation/My Visa Source
2021.03 - 2022.02
Senior Case Manager/Post-Submission Case Manager
Campbell Cohen Immigration Law Firm/Canadavisa.com
2019.03 - 2021.03
Submission Specialist/Case Manager
Campbell Cohen Immigration Law Firm/Canadavisa.com
2016.03 - 2019.03
Document Specialist
Campbell Cohen Immigration Law Firm/Canadavisa.com
2015.10 - 2016.03
Multimedia & Research Assistant
Federated Press Inc.
2012.11 - 2015.10
Graduate Certificate, Business Administration -
Concordia University - John Molson School of Business
Bachelor of Arts, History and Law & Society -
Concordia University
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