DEBORAH PRISCILLA S. PISSARRA
Administrative Professional
Toms River,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented administrative professional with expertise in office management and a commitment to service excellence. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, demonstrating effective planning, creative problem-solving, and clear communication. Experienced in legal practices, maintaining organized documentation, accurate calendars, and streamlined case management. Highly motivated with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of mastering new challenges independently.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
IMMIGRATION SENIOR PARALEGAL/ OFFICE & BILLING MANAGER
HOGAN & VANDENBERG, LLC
Philadelphia, USA
09.2014 - 08.2025
- Coordinated flexible office assistance, enhancing visitor experiences and managing meeting logistics.
- Address and assess telephone inquiries, recording accurate messages or routing calls suitably.
- Executed interpretation duties during client consultations and official proceedings.
- Managed clerical responsibilities encompassing data entry, mail distribution, filing, records management, and supply procurement.
- Aided attorneys in managing immigration casework for various case types and streamlined navigation of intricate processes while maintaining thorough detail oversight.
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for trial preparation for clients and in court submissions.
- Coordinated billing and office organization, facilitating timely completion of tasks.
- Supervised daily business operations, facilitated workflows, and coached staff to guarantee compliance and operational efficiency.
- Crafted and instituted office policies aimed at increasing productivity and fostering communication.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with legal standards.
- Implemented service quality initiatives and worked alongside teams on petition preparation and case documentation.
- Managed planning and execution of office events, integrating budgeting, vendor negotiations, logistics, and on-site management.
ADMIN. ASSISTANT/SECRETARY
AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD
Philadelphia, USA
07.2013 - 10.2013
- Executed a wide range of clerical duties including multi-phone line, data entry, mail distribution, filing, records management, office organization, supply procurement ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion.
BILINGUAL COUNSELOR ASSISTANT
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, USA
03.2007 - 06.2011
- Provided bilingual interpretation services for school hearings, workshops, and meetings.
- Translated legal documents and correspondence to facilitate clear communication.
- Oversaw word processing activities to streamline administrative functions.
Ensured accuracy of student records to uphold data integrity.
Education
Certificate - Theories & Practices of Interpretations And Translations
LaSalle University
Philadelphia01.2010
Major - Computer Science & Technology
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA01.2006
Skills
- Organizational skills
- CRM and HRIS proficiency
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem solving and conflict resolution
- Bilingual communication
- Legal document drafting
- Case/project management
- Customer relationship management
- Telephone inquiry handling
- Office organization
- Leading cross-functional teams
- Workflow optimization
- Policy and procedure modification
- Microsoft Office
- Typing proficiency
- Database management
- Legal document preparation
- Account balancing reconciliation
- Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
- Accounting support
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Contract agreement preparation
- Data analysis and research
Languages
- English (native)
- Portuguese (native)
- Spanish (fluent)
Additional Studies
- Additional acquired studies in nursing, medical terminology and in nutrition and dietetics.
- Healthcare-Certified in CPR/AED/BLS
Timeline
IMMIGRATION SENIOR PARALEGAL/ OFFICE & BILLING MANAGER
HOGAN & VANDENBERG, LLC
09.2014 - 08.2025
ADMIN. ASSISTANT/SECRETARY
AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD
07.2013 - 10.2013
BILINGUAL COUNSELOR ASSISTANT
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
03.2007 - 06.2011
Certificate - Theories & Practices of Interpretations And Translations
LaSalle University
Major - Computer Science & Technology
Community College of Philadelphia