Carolina T. Mata
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Driven Legal Assistant with 9+ years of experience in Immigration law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action for client cases. Eager to gain the experience to obtain an Accredited Representative Certificate.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Immigration Legal Assistant
RAICES
11.2014 - Current
- Expedited client interviews for visa applications by thoroughly preparing necessary documentation.
- Increased success rates in immigration cases by assisting with the collection of supporting evidence.
- Developed expertise in various types of immigration matters including family-based petitions, asylum cases, and employment visas through hands-on experience.
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, leading to clearer understanding of case details.
- Assisted in training new staff members on office procedures, contributing to a cohesive team environment.
- Assisted clients in obtaining work permits, green cards, and citizenship through diligent case management.
- Reduced errors in immigration applications by reviewing forms for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored immigration law developments and procedural changes to improve client service quality and case outcomes.
Immigration Legal Assistant Volunteer
RAICES
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Shadowed legal assistant to learn legal assistant duties and tasks.
- Collected documents necessary for immigration form applications.
- Communicate with clients to obtain required documents and information for their specific cases.
- Translated legal documents.
Immigration Legal Assistant
Law Office Of Damisela Chavira Brown
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Collected documents necessary for immigration form applications.
- Communicated with clients to obtain required documents and information for their specific cases.
- Met with clients to discuss case details.
- Conducted client interviews and all client intake services.
- Translated legal documents.
Criminal Defense Attorney
Law Offices Of Miguel Salas
09.1991 - 05.1996
- Mitigated clients'' potential penalties by presenting compelling mitigation factors during sentencing hearings.
- Streamlined case management processes by implementing efficient tracking systems to ensure deadlines were met and all necessary documentation was filed promptly.
- Worked with clients to prepare and attend revocation hearings, bail bond hearings, trials, plea bargains, appeals, and post conviction programs.
- Maintained high ethical standards while representing clients accused of serious crimes, ensuring a fair trial process for all parties involved.
Customs Manager
Maritime and Airport Customs
09.1989 - 09.1991
- Oversaw staff that they properly verified tax payments for import and export of goods and merchandise Reviewed international and domestic invoices cargo shipments
- Lead facilitator for customer issue resolution related to service performance and cargo issues
- Provided expert advice on laws, describing government requirements for transporting imported goods.
Education
Licenciada En Derecho - Derecho Penal (Criminal Law)
University Of Villa Rica Veracruz
Veracruz, Veracruz11.1991
Skills
- Immigration case file strategies
- Visa applications
- Immigration inquiries
- Document filing
- Legal jargon knowledge
- Proficient in MS Office
- Client relations skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- EIMMIGRATION CERENADE proficiency
- Bilingual English and Spanish
Certification
- Various Webinar Training: [2014-2024]
American Immigration Council
Catholic Legal Immigration Network
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Immigration Legal resource Center
- Notary Public for the State of Texas
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Immigration Legal Assistant
RAICES
11.2014 - Current
Immigration Legal Assistant Volunteer
RAICES
07.2014 - 11.2014
Immigration Legal Assistant
Law Office Of Damisela Chavira Brown
01.2014 - 06.2014
Criminal Defense Attorney
Law Offices Of Miguel Salas
09.1991 - 05.1996
Customs Manager
Maritime and Airport Customs
09.1989 - 09.1991
Licenciada En Derecho - Derecho Penal (Criminal Law)
University Of Villa Rica Veracruz
- Various Webinar Training: [2014-2024]
American Immigration Council
Catholic Legal Immigration Network
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Immigration Legal resource Center
- Notary Public for the State of Texas
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