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Alondra Fernandez

Legal Assistant
Novato,CA

Summary

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

Referral

Maria Matan- Attorney At Law- 415.618.9940

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Law Office Of Maria Matan
11.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

San Francisco State University
08.2010 - 01.2015
Alondra FernandezLegal Assistant