Clifford Doby
Towson,MD
Summary
Versatile Senior Paralegal with background in managing cases, coordinating documents, and completing in-depth research to support work in U.S. immigration law. Strengths include verbal and written communication, multitasking and time management. Over 8 years of experience working in private and organizational environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal
Murthy Law Firm
01.2020 - Current
- Trained and mentored junior paralegals on company policies and legal standards, contributing to their professional development and growth.
- Managed a high volume of cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments for effective case management and resolution.
- Increased accuracy of legal documents by implementing thorough proofreading and editing procedures.
- Reviewed motions, briefs, and responses for accuracy and consistency, mitigating potential risks for clients experiencing immigration issues.
- Coordinated firm cases in easy-to-review format by using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Identified potential issues and concerns and proactively escalated to attorneys to reduce barriers.
- Provided exceptional administrative support to attorneys, drafting correspondence and maintaining organized filing systems.
- Conducted internal audits of active cases periodically to ensure compliance with immigration procedures and regulations.
Paralegal
Murthy law firm
07.2015 - Current
- Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
- Drafted, edited, and proofread memos and legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Assisted clients with immigration application completion to improve timeliness of case review and disposition.
- Filed correspondence and legal documents in correct client files and transmitted applicable documentation to courts and government agencies.
- Monitored immigration law developments and procedural changes to improve client service quality and case outcomes.
- Communicated with foreign nationals on non-immigrant and immigrant application/petitions and other filings to resolved routine and non-routine questions.
- Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of USCIS forms and requirements, ensuring complete application packages for clients.
- Developed expertise in employment and family-based petitions/applications and visas, to better serve clientele.
- Provided guidance to junior paralegals on best practices related to document preparation and case management techniques.
- Researched law literature, databases, and public information to investigate case issues.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency, organizing and updating case files regularly.
- Improved communication between law firm and clients, providing prompt updates on case progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients through empathetic understanding of their unique situations and goals.
- Prepared affidavits/declarations, waivers, and inquiry requests for ongoing cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Administrative Assistant (part-time)
First & St. Stephen’s UCC
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Oversaw office organization and function
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained memberships and records of members’ finances
- Drafted weekly bulletins and announcements
- Managed calendar of events.
Sage Team Leader
Towson University
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Supervised team mentors to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Facilitated program planning for SAGE events, meetings, and mentor potlucks.
- Collaborated with mentor team to develop meeting topics along with mentor team.
- Registered freshman students for SAGE program.
- Advised and mentored freshman college students.
- Organized on and off-campus community outreach for Towson University’s Center for Student Diversity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2015
Skills
Team Leadership and Facilitator Qualities
Records keeping and organizational practices
Client Communication Abilities
Public speaking, team building, and social engagement
Critical thinking and problem solving
Research and creative writing
Conflict Resolution and Safe Space training
Database Searching
Document drafting
Legal Document Preparation
Administrative support
Quality Control
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Senior Paralegal after four years of employment.
- Murthy Law Firm Philanthropy Committee member.
- Murthy Law Firm Fun Committee member,
- United Way of Maryland Emerging Leaders United Member
- The Oven Theatre Company Executive member
Theatre and Performing Arts
Experienced in devising original works including social justice performance art and full-length plays. Strong background in writing and producing. Collaborated and performed with artists at local Baltimore venues and events including the Baltimore Theatre Project, ARTSCAPE, and Charm City Fringe Festival.
Timeline
Senior Paralegal
Murthy Law Firm
01.2020 - Current
Paralegal
Murthy law firm
07.2015 - Current
Administrative Assistant (part-time)
First & St. Stephen’s UCC
05.2015 - 08.2015
Sage Team Leader
Towson University
05.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Towson University
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