Angelina West-Mendez
Dothan,AL
Summary
Transfer student with a passion for psychology. Currently dedicated to studies after working as a paralegal for nine years. Seeking a scholarship to help ease the financial burden on family. Planning to obtain a master's degree to become a licensed behavioral therapist and provide treatment for underprivileged individuals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Legal Assistant
JONES & ASSOCIATES
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Senior paralegal for firm's immigration case matters including, but not limited to, family-based petitions, K-visas, R-1 visas, DACA, VAWA, U-Visa, requests for Prosecutorial Discretion and I-601A
- Scheduled and conducted client interviews to discuss details and nature of cases
- Waivers of Inadmissibility, handled cases from beginning to end.
- Prepared and filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
Bilingual Legal Assistant
Jacoby & Meyers
02.2013 - 12.2021
- Pre-litigation personal injury paralegal in charge of medical records and billing requests, drafting of demands and medical record review
- Senior immigration paralegal for family-based petitions, K-visas, E-1 visas, DACA, VAWA, U-Visa, requests for Prosecutorial Discretion and I-601A Waivers of Inadmissibility, handling cases from beginning to end
- Handled firm's criminal case files by drafting and filing motions, tracking deadlines, filing of attorney billing with Office of Indigent Defense Services, client communication and handled attorney’s calendar for criminal and capital murder cases
- Handled firm's domestic case files; in charge of client communication, drafting and submission of documents, tracking of deadlines, and handling of attorney's calendar/scheduling.
Manager
El Fortin, LLC
05.2005 - 04.2012
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Owner/Manager Owner
La Guadalupana Mexican Store
02.2003 - 05.2005
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Dothan, AL12.2023
High School Diploma -
Daleville High School
Daleville, AL2001
Skills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Timeline
Bilingual Legal Assistant
JONES & ASSOCIATES
01.2022 - 06.2022
Bilingual Legal Assistant
Jacoby & Meyers
02.2013 - 12.2021
Manager
El Fortin, LLC
05.2005 - 04.2012
Owner/Manager Owner
La Guadalupana Mexican Store
02.2003 - 05.2005
Associate of Science - Psychology
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
High School Diploma -
Daleville High School
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