DANIELLE MOREIRA
Metairie,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented Immigration and Administrative Professional with hands-on experience supporting USCIS-style adjudication workflows, immigration case pre-screening, and evidentiary documentation. Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth country-conditions, human rights, and international policy research, applying analytical frameworks from International Relations to support immigration and humanitarian cases. Experienced in assembling trial packets, analyzing complex personal and geopolitical contexts, and managing sensitive and personally identifiable information (PII) in compliance with federal standards. Background in International Relations (Bachelor’s degree in progress) with strong analytical, organizational, and multilingual communication skills. Seeking an entry-level federal position supporting immigration case processing, records management, and adjudication operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant – Immigration
NOLA Immigration
02.2025 - Current
- Prepared, reviewed, and organized immigration benefit applications and supporting documentation in compliance with USCIS and DHS requirements.
- Assembled comprehensive trial packets and evidentiary exhibits, including affidavits, declarations, country-conditions reports, and corroborating documentation.
- Conducted in-depth legal and country-conditions research using U.S. Department of State reports, UNHCR guidance, NGO publications, and international human-rights sources.
- Pre-screened case files for accuracy, completeness, eligibility, and evidentiary sufficiency prior to filing and adjudication.
- Analyzed client histories and supporting evidence to identify legal issues, documentation gaps, and case strategy needs.
- Managed sensitive and personally identifiable information (PII) in accordance with federal privacy and security standards.
- Drafted affidavits, declarations, legal summaries, and case narratives aligned with adjudication and court standards.
- Maintained organized case files, databases, and tracking systems to support timely processing and workflow management.
- Coordinated with attorneys, clients, and external organizations to ensure procedural compliance and effective case development.
- Provided multilingual support (English, Portuguese, Spanish) for client intake, document review, and translation of official materials.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation for immigration matters.
- Drafted legal documents, including petitions, briefs, and correspondence, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Language Instructor
Wizard by Pearson
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Delivered structured English and Portuguese language instruction using standardized curricula.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Maintained accurate records and prepared reports on student progress.
- Demonstrated strong written, verbal, and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Developed personalized lesson plans to enhance student engagement and language acquisition
- Implemented innovative teaching methodologies to improve learning outcomes for diverse student groups
Government Intern – International Trade & Administration
UNICEF
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Supported administrative and documentation processes related to coffee export operations, international trade compliance, and logistics coordination.
- Assisted with preparation, review, and organization of export documentation, shipping records, and institutional reports.
- Conducted research on international markets, trade practices, and export procedures to support operational planning and decision-making.
- Coordinated information flow between government entities, exporters, logistics partners, and internal departments to support efficient export workflows.
- Maintained accurate records and handled business-sensitive and institutional information with professionalism and discretion.
- Coordinated information flow between government entities, private-sector partners, and internal departments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Universidade De Vila Velha
Brazil02-2027
Skills
- Immigration case pre-screening and file review
- Adjudication support and case processing
- Trial packets and evidentiary exhibit preparation
- Country-conditions and human rights research
- Records management and data integrity
- Handling sensitive and personally identifiable information (PII)
- Compliance with USCIS and DHS regulations
- Office automation (Word, Excel, databases)
- Document drafting and correspondence preparation
- File tracking and workflow management
- Quality control and accuracy review
- Research, analysis, and report preparation
- Multilingual communication (English, Portuguese, Spanish)
- Client intake and case coordination
- Confidentiality, ethics, and attention to detail
- Scheduling/Planning
- Fast learner
- Customer relationship management
- Legal research and writing
- Case summaries
- Advanced word processing
LANGUAGES
English (Advanced)
Portuguese (Advanced)
Spanish (Intermediate)
Timeline
Legal Assistant – Immigration
NOLA Immigration
02.2025 - Current
Language Instructor
Wizard by Pearson
10.2023 - 01.2025
Government Intern – International Trade & Administration
UNICEF
01.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Universidade De Vila Velha