To work in a professional environment where there is room for growth and advancement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Assistant
Law Office Of Maria Matan
Novato, CA
11.2013 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
08.2010 - 01.2015
Skills
Experience with immigration law (8.5+ years).
Bi-lingual (English / Spanish)
Highly organized with superior attention to details
Trustworthy and highly responsible.
Willingness to take on added responsibility
Goal Oriented
Quick learner
Impeccable work ethic
Screen individuals – over the phone, through email, in the office,– for eligibility for immigration services
Provide translation assistance by translating legal documents from Spanish into English, drafting correspondence (including records requests) in both English and Spanish, and interpreting for client meetings
Prepare cover letter and exhibit lists to submit to agencies
Prepare and file document renewals (employment authorization documents, lawful permanent resident cards, etc.), and preliminary investigation matters (FOIA requests, criminal record requests, etc.).
Prepare and organize petitioner packets for review and filing of immigrant visa petitions and applications for permanent residency
Communicate with clients to gather needed information and documents required for the preparation of petitions and applications.
Ensure that clients are kept apprised of the progress of their cases.
Enter and maintain data in Clio case management system
Maintain hard copy files and documents as required to support all immigration activity on behalf of clients.
Assist in responding to immigration inquiries in a timely manner
Submit inquiries on NVC website and keep contact with NVC within the one year period to keep cases open
Submit E-requests on USCIS website
Schedule medical appointments, biometrics appointments, and DHL pick up location for Residency interviews abroad
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