Bianca Lima
New Milford,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented legal professional with a strong focus on preparing case files and conducting in-depth legal research. Proven expertise in document preparation and case management, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking and organizational skills. Maintains strict confidentiality while effectively navigating complex legal environments to uphold the integrity of proceedings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
Jewish Family Services of Greenwich
Greenwich, CT
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided administrative support such as scheduling appointments, filing motions, photocopying documents.
- Prepared legal petitions, applications, and other documents related to immigration cases.
- Assisted clients with documentation acquisition, assembly, and completion of questionnaires.
Immigration Paralegal
Koleci Law Firm
Shelton, USA
02.2020 - 05.2024
- Assist attorney in the preparation and filing of family based immigrant visas and petitions
- Assemble petitions and application packages
- Coordinating paperwork related to papers for immigration or citizenship, including affidavits, petitions, applications
- Help clients gather necessary information/documents
- Draft support letters and other documents
- Conduct necessary legal research via AILA, USCIS, DOS FAM, and USCIS policies and memos
- Updating clients of progress, answering their questions, and informing of next steps
- Maintaining client files online and offline
- Translating documents written in Portuguese language
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Ventura Law
Danbury, USA
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisting with the preparation, filing and service of pleadings
- Coordinating the collection, review and production of documents and responding to discovery requests
- Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
- Communicate with clients to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
- Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper and electronic filing systems
- Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements
Business Development Agent
Greentree Toyota
Danbury, USA
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Qualifying leads from marketing campaigns as sales opportunities
- Contacting potential clients through calls, emails and texts
- Presenting the company to potential clients
- Following up new business development opportunities and setting up appointments
- Build long-term trusting relationships with clients
- Report to the Business Development Manager with sales results
Lawyer Trainee
FADIPA
Ipatinga, Brazil
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to verify essential case information
- Prepared legal memos and other documents under the guidance of staff attorneys
- Counseled clients on legal issues
- Processed summons, subpoenas, appeals and motions
- Drafted legal papers including complaints, summons and interrogatories
- Investigated facts and law of cases using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases
Legal Intern
Sociedade de Advogados - BRB
Coronel Fabriciano, Brazil
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Set and managed client appointment schedules
- Received and disbursed all incoming mail
- Organized and maintained law libraries, documents and case files
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials
- Maintained the master calendar for client appointments and court appearances
- Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review
Teacher Assistant
Escola Educação Criativa
Ipatinga, Brazil
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Kept the toddlers safe and secure at facility
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among
- Tracked class attendance and student progress
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities
- Encouraged early literacy through read-aloud time and alphabet games, and learning activities
- Read stories to the children and taught them painting, drawing and crafts
Education
LL.M. in U.S. Legal Studies -
University of Connecticut
Hartford, CT01-2025
Bachelor's in Law -
FADIPA
Ipatinga, MG, Brazil07.2018
High School Diploma -
Escola Educação Criativa
Ipatinga, MG, Brazil01.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Legal Drafting
- Adobe Acrobat
- Legal Research
- Administrative Assistant Experience
- Translation and Interpretation (Portuguese)
- Attention to detail
- Document preparation
- Legal research
- Case support
- Immigration case file strategies
Certification
Member of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
Jewish Family Services of Greenwich
06.2024 - 04.2025
Immigration Paralegal
Koleci Law Firm
02.2020 - 05.2024
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Ventura Law
07.2019 - 02.2020
Business Development Agent
Greentree Toyota
11.2018 - 07.2019
Lawyer Trainee
FADIPA
08.2015 - 06.2018
Legal Intern
Sociedade de Advogados - BRB
07.2014 - 07.2015
Teacher Assistant
Escola Educação Criativa
08.2011 - 07.2012
LL.M. in U.S. Legal Studies -
University of Connecticut
Bachelor's in Law -
FADIPA
High School Diploma -
Escola Educação Criativa
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