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CAROLINA XAVIER

CAROLINA XAVIER

Teaneck,United States

Summary

Legal assistant with over three years of experience in civil, criminal, and labor law, adept at client advising, case preparation, and representation at hearings. Previously interned at the Public Prosecutor's Office and Procon, enhancing skills in drafting legal decisions and managing complaint procedures. Known for meticulous attention to detail and a proven track record of effectively handling multiple cases simultaneously.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paralegal

Nova Law Group
Newark, NJ
01.2024 - Current
  • I am responsible for managing the administrative processes related to approval and decision letters from USCIS.
  • I ensure that case files are organized and up to date, maintaining accurate records for efficient case management. I also oversee the distribution of USCIS decisions, directing them to the appropriate departments and personnel.
  • Additionally, I assist in the translation of documents, ensuring that all necessary information is accurately conveyed to facilitate the legal process.I also assist the legal team in the visa process related to the SIJS visa

Legal Assistant

Law Firm
São José dos Campos, Brasil
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Legal assistant in the Civil, Criminal and Labor areas
  • I advise clients, represent them at hearings, prepare and monitor cases using the legal institutions' systems

Intern

Public Prosecutor's Office
São José dos Campos, Brasil
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Drafted key decisions and managed documentation for legal hearings.

Intern

Procon
São José dos Campos, Brasil
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Attending to the public (guidance and advice), drafting complaints, responsible for the administrative side of complaints (organizing cases/forwarding summonses)
  • I acted as a conciliator in the institution's hearings
  • (Costumer Service Department)

Intern

São Paulo Court of Justice
São José dos Campos, Brasil
01.2018 - 10.2019
  • Handling civil cases
  • Analysis of initial petitions, drafting of decisions, judgments (on the knowledge side), as well as compliance with judgments
  • Drafting search and seizure orders, attachment of movable and immovable property

Education

Postgraduate/Specialization - Civil Procedural Law

Universidade Paulista
01.2022

Graduation - Law School

Universidade Paulista
12.2020

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Database Research
  • Exhibit preparation
  • Attorney Support
  • Legal research skills
  • Understands confidentiality

Training

  • English Course at Instituto Cultural Brasil-Estados Unidos - Brazil
  • English for Business: Networking and Negotiating at Borough of Manhattan Community College - New York City
  • English course at Pace University - New York City
  • Microsoft Systems (Word, Excel) at Bergen County Technical Schools - Hackensack, New Jersey
  • IET in Microsoft Word Office Specialist at Bergen County Technical Schools - Hackensack, New Jersey
  • TOEFL Preparation Course at Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York City

Certification

I am registered with the OAB (Brazilian Bar Association).

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Timeline

Paralegal

Nova Law Group
01.2024 - Current

Legal Assistant

Law Firm
01.2021 - 01.2024

Intern

Public Prosecutor's Office
02.2020 - 01.2021

Intern

Procon
09.2019 - 02.2020

Intern

São Paulo Court of Justice
01.2018 - 10.2019

Postgraduate/Specialization - Civil Procedural Law

Universidade Paulista

Graduation - Law School

Universidade Paulista

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