ELIZABETH BARROS DOS SANTOS
Framingham,MA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Assistant
Home Office
Framingham, MA
01.2018 - Current
- Conducted interviews with clients to obtain detailed information regarding their immigration status.
- Communicated regularly with clients via phone, email or mail regarding the progress of their cases.
- Provided administrative support such as scheduling appointments, filing motions, photocopying documents.
- Reviewed immigration forms and documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepared legal petitions, applications, and other documents related to immigration cases.
- Assisted in preparing affidavits of support and visa applications.
- Created spreadsheets containing pertinent information related to each case file being handled.
- Coordinated translation services when needed for foreign language documents.
- Maintained organized files of all case documentation including notes from consultations.
- Drafted letters to government agencies in response to requests for additional information or clarification.
- Ensured that all deadlines were met in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
- Researched current developments in Immigration Law and kept abreast of changes in policy or procedures.
- Collaborated with interested parties to share information on permanent residence and citizenship.
- Translated documents into language for client and interpreted verbal communications to enable client to understand immigration process.
- Drafted and sent correspondence to clients and assisted clients with documentation acquisition and assembly and completion of forms.
- Analyzed legal documents for discrepancies to streamline procedures and avoid delays.
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
SECRETARY/Freight Dispatcher
R & E TRANSPORTS LLC
Framingham, MA
06.2017 - 05.2025
- Provided assistance with onboarding new employees by preparing orientation materials.
- Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
- Managed calendar reminders for upcoming deadlines or events associated with the office.
- Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
- Proofread documents before submission; corrected any errors found in grammar or punctuation.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy before submitting them for payment processing.
- Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for important documents.
- Handled confidential documents with discretion.
- Compiled data from various sources into clear, concise reports that could be used by management for decision-making purposes.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Prepared expense reports in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
- Organized and maintained executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and conference calls.
- Updated contact lists on a regular basis; created new contacts as needed.
- Created agendas and took minutes during meetings; distributed notes in a timely manner afterwards.
- Sorted mail and distributed it to appropriate personnel or departments within the organization.
- Reviewed billing statements for accuracy prior to submitting them for payment processing.
- Assisted with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
- Ordered office supplies to purchase items and maintain appropriate levels.
- Operated office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners, and fax machines.
- Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
Education
Paralegal Studies
STRATFORD CAREER INSTITUTE
MONT-ROYAL, QC04-2025
High School Diploma -
ESCOLA ESTADUAL COMMENDADOR OLIMPIO MACHADO
RESPLENDOR, MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL12-1989
Skills
- Legal research
- Regulatory compliance
- Case management
- Document preparation
- Microsoft Office
- Client communication
- Attention to detail
- Document drafting
- File organization
- Time management
- Confidentiality compliance
- Legal correspondence writing
- Reception management
- Document scanning
- Medical records coordination
- Notary services
- Interview transcription
- Scheduling/Planning
- Client service and support
- Legal document preparation
Languages
Portuguese / SPANISH
Native/ Bilingual
IMMIGRATION DOCUMENT PREPARED
- I 485
- I 130
- I 765
- I 864
- I 693
- I G 1450
- I 589
- AR 11
- FORM G-1145
Timeline
Paralegal Assistant
Home Office
01.2018 - Current
SECRETARY/Freight Dispatcher
R & E TRANSPORTS LLC
06.2017 - 05.2025
Paralegal Studies
STRATFORD CAREER INSTITUTE
High School Diploma -
ESCOLA ESTADUAL COMMENDADOR OLIMPIO MACHADO