Alexandra Tejera
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Resourceful legal professional adept at completing tasks efficiently and on time. Specialize in legal research, document preparation, and case management. Excel in critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills to navigate complex legal environments effectively. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and upholding the integrity of all proceedings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Office Of The Chief Counsel IRS
Manhattan, New York
02.2024 - Current
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Generated reports summarizing case progress for internal use.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys attending out-of-town conferences or depositions.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
Legal Assistant EOIR
Executive Office for Immigration Review, DOJ
New York, NY
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Tracked cases and managed electronic and physical records, creating new case files, entering filings, hearings, trials and judgments and closing cases when complete.
- Processing legal correspondence and legal documents such as motions, petitions and requests.
- Organizing case files for Master and Merits Calendar Hearings, as well as gather, assemble, and provide case files to Immigration Judges for in court master hearings both detained/non- detained and for merit hearing proceedings.
- Updated and maintained court calendar, responded to inquiries about court procedures and resolved scheduling conflicts with attorneys.
- Maintaining knowledge of and applying a broad variety of instructional materials, guides, manuals.
Immigration Paralegal
Smotritsky Law Group PLLC
Newark, NJ
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Prepared accurate and complete forms in consultation with client and submitted applications to correct government entities on behalf of client.
- Assisted with initial client intake to obtain relevant case information and evaluated case issues and case strategy in coordination with attorney or case manager.
- Researched current developments in Immigration Law and kept abreast of changes in policy or procedures.
- Organized evidence exhibits and prepared trial notebooks for review by attorneys prior to court proceedings.
- Communicated with clients to gather necessary documentation and information.
Medical Biller
University Physicians Of Brooklyn SUNY
Brooklyn, NY
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Investigated denials and collaborated with internal team members and third-party representatives to identify solutions.
- Added modifiers, coded narrative diagnosis and verified diagnoses.
- Reviewed account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete.
- Performed with precision by entering data accurately and researching to resolve questions.
- Reviewed patient insurance information to ensure accuracy and completeness of claims submission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal
New York City College Of Technology Of The City University Of New York
Brooklyn, NY01.2021
Skills
- Team-oriented
- Office administration
- File and Records Management
- Understands confidentiality
- Strategy assistance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Legal Document Preparation
- Legal research
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Office Of The Chief Counsel IRS
02.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant EOIR
Executive Office for Immigration Review, DOJ
01.2023 - 02.2024
Immigration Paralegal
Smotritsky Law Group PLLC
09.2021 - 12.2022
Medical Biller
University Physicians Of Brooklyn SUNY
11.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal
New York City College Of Technology Of The City University Of New York