Anthony Amaya-Flores
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Multilingual Immigration Paralegal skilled in performing legal research, coordinating supporting documents and providing updates to immigration officials and clients. Well-organized and efficient team player bringing one year of related experience. Desiring a long-term position with growth potential.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
The Matian Firm
Los Angeles, CA
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Entered client data into Clio to manage records and customer relationships
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Prepared clients for appointments.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Gathered required immigration application documents and assisted with filing.
- Updated officials at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with the latest case information.
- Reviewed client files regularly, consulted attorney and prepared regular status reports to clients and tracked multiple deadlines simultaneously for employer clients.
- Analyzed legal documents for discrepancies to streamline procedures and avoid delays.
- File one hundred foias a month for agencies such as USCIS, CBP, OBIM, FBI, EOIR and DOS
- Organized visa paperwork, asylum requests, translations and affidavits.
- Drafted and sent correspondence to clients and assisted clients with documentation acquisition and assembly and completion of forms.
- Retrieved requested files and delivered to appropriate personnel.
- Pulled files for staff, management and third-party requests.
- Sorted incoming paperwork and filed in employee folders.
- Collected, sorted and distributed incoming mail and packages.
- Coordinated filing, scanning, archiving and faxing for team of 100.
- Identified and solved complex problems to elevate legal team and business direction.
- Took FBI Fingerprints for clients.
Legal Receptionist
The Matian Firm
Los Angeles, CA, CA
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Updated and recorded client information to maintain accounts.
- Answered phone calls, provided information and connected callers to appropriate personnel.
- Greet incoming Clients and verified paperwork to manage smooth process.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Provided administrative support to boost firm's production
- Identified and analyzed legal documents and discoveries
- Entered client data into Clio to manage records and customer relationships
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Analyzed legal documents for discrepancies to streamline procedures and avoid delays.
Advisor
Warby Parker
Los Angeles, CA
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Applied knowledge of frames, lens designs and materials to assist patients in selection of eyewear.
- Measured pupillary distances
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Recommended optimal merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
Guest Service
Target
Los Angeles, CA
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Maintained accurate and attractive merchandise displays to maximize purchases.
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items and offer store credit.
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
- Assisted customers by checking the system to find merchandise at other locations, arranging for shipments and delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics/ Latino American Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2022
High School Diploma -
Academic Leadership Community
Los Angeles, CA06.2017
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Team building
- Time management
- Decision-making
- MS Office proficient
- Conflict mediation
- Customer relationship management
Affiliations
- Japan's International Cooperation
- Youth Ambassador for the International for the Pacific Council On international Policy (served as a youth ambassador overseas in Colombia.
- Youth Ambassador for the Mayors of Los Angeles MaYA program as a delegate in Japan.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
- Isidora Garcia( Lead supervisor) -+1 (818) 497-7494
- Marivi Avalos- (Paralegal/ lead for receptionist) -(323) 812-8687
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
The Matian Firm
02.2023 - 05.2023
Legal Receptionist
The Matian Firm
08.2022 - 01.2023
Advisor
Warby Parker
11.2021 - 02.2022
Guest Service
Target
11.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Politics/ Latino American Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
High School Diploma -
Academic Leadership Community
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Los Angeles City College