Celeste Chapa
Houston,TX
Summary
Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
The Buitron Law Firm, P.C
Houston, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Removal defense work - I-589, I-485, EOIR-42B
- Criminal record requests
- Biometrics requests
- Affirmative Asylum
- I-130 reinstatement
- Stay of Removal
- FOIA requests
- Mail- FEDEX & USPS
- In person court filings
- Contact with USCIS by phone
- FBI fingerprint requests
- Confirming and Re-scheduling FOIA review appts between client and attorney
- Review FOIA request statuses
- Locating FOIA files around office and passing to attorney, allowing enough time to review extensive results
- Drafted legal documents including motions, pleadings, and contracts for attorney review.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records for ongoing litigation matters.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and schedule appointments effectively.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation and research tasks.
- Coordinated meetings between attorneys, clients, and witnesses.
- Managed deadlines for filings and court appearances efficiently.
- Prepared exhibits and materials for court presentations and hearings.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
Education
Jersey Village High School
Houston, TXSkills
- Document drafting
- Case management
- Filing procedures
- FOIA processing
- Court procedures
- Client communication
- Time management
- Deadline management
- File organization
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
The Buitron Law Firm, P.C
09.2022 - Current
Jersey Village High School