Carmen Avariano
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clerical Assistant
Jan P. Weiss Immigration Attorney
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive company information while handling sensitive documents and communications.
- Ensured accuracy in data entry tasks, resulting in improved record-keeping and reduced errors.
- Collection Calls on Clients falling behind in payments.
- Negotiated with the clients on payments
- Called Clients weekly for Miami Court Hearings and Webex.
- Confirmed appointments & details
- Worked with Immigration Pro & Downloaded DHS Documents
- Scan, Copy large documents for the Paralegals
- Set Up FOIA Appointments
- Filed Documents in their Cases
- Enhanced team productivity by providing administrative support and coordinating schedules for multiple departments.
- Streamlined office processes by organizing and maintaining efficient filing systems.
- Preparation of work permits before the USCIS Department.
- Drafting letters to clients to notify them of new hearings scheduled by the court (Master or Individual).
- Proficient management of immigration software utilized by the attorneys in the office, including Jan P. Weiss.
- Handling of EOIR-33/IC and EOIR-33/BIA forms (change of address before the court and the Board of Immigration Appeals).
- Management of background check requests.
Maintenance Technician
Exlusive Property Maintenance
08.2022 - Current
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
General Maintenance.
Paradigm Community Association Management Service
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
Judge/Attorney
Venezuela Armada
07.1993 - 02.2018
- Monitored court proceedings for adherence to legal procedures and rules by attorneys and litigants.
- Prepared written opinions to defend rationale of rulings and inform public of new legal precedent arising from case.
- Heard oral debate and testimony before court to establish case facts and litigants' arguments.
- Reviewed pleadings, motions and evidence to assess admissibility and relevance to case.
Legal Assistant
Juridico Pacheco Ramentol
11.1991 - 03.1993
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Education
Master of Science - Juridic Science
Universidad Experimental De Fuerzas Armadas(UNEFA)
Caracas, Venezuela10.2003
Bachelor of Science - Law
Uiversidad Santa Maria
Caracas, Venezuela02.1992
Skills
- Oral Arguments
- Efficient Researcher
- Strategic Planning Advice
- Court Hearings
- Responsible,
- Teamwork
- Innovative
- Discipline
- Commitment
- Initiative
- Ethics
Certification
- Certified in Property Management by The Real Estate Institute - January 2022.
- Licensed Sales Associate by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Florida - April 2023.
Timeline
Clerical Assistant
Jan P. Weiss Immigration Attorney
08.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Exlusive Property Maintenance
08.2022 - Current
General Maintenance.
Paradigm Community Association Management Service
08.2021 - 07.2022
Judge/Attorney
Venezuela Armada
07.1993 - 02.2018
Legal Assistant
Juridico Pacheco Ramentol
11.1991 - 03.1993
Master of Science - Juridic Science
Universidad Experimental De Fuerzas Armadas(UNEFA)
Bachelor of Science - Law
Uiversidad Santa Maria
- Certified in Property Management by The Real Estate Institute - January 2022.
- Licensed Sales Associate by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Florida - April 2023.
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