Aura Arrieta
Weston
Summary
Bilingual legal professional with 22 years of combined judicial and legal experience, including service as a Criminal Judge in Venezuela and as an Immigration Document Preparer in Florida. Spearheaded preparation and management of immigration cases, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and client service excellence. U.S. Citizen with advanced English writing and native Spanish fluency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Document Preparer
Independent Immigration Document Preparer
Weston
01.2014 - Current
- Preparation and management immigration cases.
- Compile and organize physical and online files.
- Assisted clients with evidence gathering and procedural documentation.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of all submissions, enhancing case outcomes and client trust.
- Maintained strict confidentiality and compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Judge
Court of Appeals (Juvenile Criminal Responsibility System)
Caracas
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Reviewed lower court decisions to ensure correct application of criminal and procedural law.
- Examined legal errors and constitutional issues, including due process and admissibility of evidence.
- Issued appellate rulings to affirm, reverse, modify, or remand cases.
- Drafted legal opinions interpreting and clarifying criminal and procedural law.
Judge
Juvenile Criminal Responsibility System
Caracas
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Presided over trials and hearings in juvenile criminal cases.
- Issued judicial rulings and dictated sentences in accordance with criminal law.
- Supervised the execution of the sentence.
- Managed caseloads, supervised courtroom staff, and enforced procedural timelines.
Education
Paralegal Certification -
University of Miami
Florida, USA10-2025
Master's Degree - Criminal Law
Universidad Santa Maria
Caracas, Venezuela01.2005
Specialization - Criminal Law
Universidad Santa Maria
Caracas, Venezuela01.2002
Law Degree (Abogado) -
Universidad Santa Maria
Caracas, Venezuela01.1999
Skills
Immigration law expertise
- Asylum
- Temporary Protected Status
- Family petitions / Adjustment of status
- Nonimmigrant visas / Naturalization
- USCIS and EOIR procedures
Case management
Coordinate court calendars and deadlines
Supervised and directed support staff
Organized physical and electronic files
Legal research and analysis
Conducted client intake
Technical And Legal Research Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Adobe PDF
- USCIS & EOIR online systems
- Westlaw & LexisNexis
- Analysis of binding and persuasive precedent
- Application of Bluebook citation rules
- Client Timesheet
Additional Information
U.S. Citizen, Based in Weston, FL, Available for in-person or hybrid legal assistant roles, References available upon request
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Advanced writing, conversational speaking
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Immigration Document Preparer
Independent Immigration Document Preparer
01.2014 - Current
Judge
Court of Appeals (Juvenile Criminal Responsibility System)
01.2008 - 01.2014
Judge
Juvenile Criminal Responsibility System
01.2006 - 01.2014
Paralegal Certification -
University of Miami
Master's Degree - Criminal Law
Universidad Santa Maria
Specialization - Criminal Law
Universidad Santa Maria
Law Degree (Abogado) -
Universidad Santa Maria
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