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Real Estate
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Carmen Avariano

West Palm Beach

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

Paralegal

Attorney Law Jan P. Weiss
08.2023 - 01.2025

Responsibilities:

• Collaborated on all administrative tasks required by the Chief Attorney’s direct assistant.

• Prepared client communications regarding their Notices of Hearing (NOH), Master Calendar, or Individual Hearings in Spanish.

• Managed attorney-client representations in the EOIR system, including filing Change of Address forms (EOIR-33 or EOIR-33 BIA) and USCIS forms (AR-11).

• Rescheduled Biometrics appointments through USCIS as needed.

• Utilized Immigration Pro and Automatic Case systems for case management.

• Handled all communications from various Immigration Courts and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including scanning, copying, and forwarding to the appropriate clients.

• Created and updated client files with attention to detail.

• Assisted clients in completing Employment Authorization applications and Biometrics requests with USCIS.

• Coordinated document submissions to Immigration Courts nationwide, including appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

• Requested client Sheriff Records and Certified Records as needed.

• Scheduled attorney court hearings and maintained detailed calendars.

• Prepared Form I-42B and asylum applications for both USCIS and Immigration Court.

• Managed DHS-related requests and submissions for immigration cases.

• Sent appointment reminders to clients, detailing the date, time, and location of their NOH.

• Reviewed Employment Authorization applications prepared by paralegals and ensured timely submissions to USCIS offices in Dallas and Chicago.

• Operated case management software, including Abacus, to maintain accurate records and client communications.

• Sent certified communications to clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of important updates.

Maintenance Technician

Exlusive Property Maintenance
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • 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, Venezuela
10.2003

Bachelor of Science - Law

Uiversidad Santa Maria
Caracas, Venezuela
02.1992

Skills

  • Oral Arguments
  • Efficient Researcher
  • Strategic Planning Advice
  • Court Hearings
  • Responsible,
  • Teamwork
  • Innovative
  • Discipline
  • Commitment
  • Initiative
  • Ethics

Certification

  • Certified Property Management, The Real Estate Institute- Enero 2022

Real Estate

Real estate is a significant part of the U.S. economy. Real estate professionals provide expert information in important property, rental, and commercial management areas. This area is very similar to the skills and knowledge in law that will allow me to practice this profession in the United States.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Paralegal

Attorney Law Jan P. Weiss
08.2023 - 01.2025

Maintenance Technician

Exlusive Property Maintenance
08.2022 - 08.2023

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 Property Management, The Real Estate Institute- Enero 2022
Carmen Avariano