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Emilia Segarra-Leon

Guttenberg,NJ

Summary

Dedicated legal professional and community advocate with extensive experience in immigration law, document legalization, and public service. As the owner of Apostilla y Notaría, I provide essential legal support services, including apostille processing, ITIN applications, and notarizations. Co-founder of Faro Communicario, a nonprofit bridging administrative and legal gaps for immigrants. Adept at coordinating legal documentation, collaborating with attorneys, and guiding clients through complex governmental processes. Committed to expanding access to legal resources and advocating for immigrant communities through law.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Immigration Paralegal/ Office Owner

Apostille Y Notaria Int
04.2022 - Current

- Provide notary, apostille, and document legalization services to individuals, businesses, and legal professionals.
- Assist with corporate registrations, ITIN applications, income tax filings, invitation letters, and civil administrative processes.
- Work directly with attorneys to facilitate mobile notary and apostille services for international legal matters.
- Serve as a trusted point of reference in the immigrant community, guiding clients through complex legal documentation.

Executive Assistant

Fabian Bravo
02.2021 - 02.2023

- Managed high-priority tasks and legal case documentation.
- Conducted research and compiled reports relevant to client legal matters.
- Coordinated scheduling, travel, and administrative support for legal proceedings.

Immigration Paralegal

Abreu Immigration
02.2021 - 03.2022

- Processed visa and asylum applications with precise documentation.
- Organized legal paperwork, translations, and affidavits.
- Maintained detailed records and tracked multiple deadlines for clients.

Overseas Management Representative

De Punto a Punto USA
11.2019 - 02.2021
  • Prospected for leads, met with potential customers and delivered exceptional sales presentations
  • Concluded cost- benefit and needs analyses of current and potential customers to match services
  • Remained highly organized and detail – oriented while working on several cases simultaneously
  • Diligently performed administrative tasks including answering phones, greeting clients, scheduling appointments and making travel arrangements

Travel Agency Manager

Costamar Travel
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Liaised with levels of management and teams to ensure adherence to business agendas ranging in complexity
  • Collected information and prepared travel papers for all levels of staff and managements visiting clients globally
  • Drove timely and effective management of client grievances via constant communications and cultivation of mutually- beneficial relationships
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy customers, effectively diffusing situations

Legal Office Assistant

Apostille International
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates
  • Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients
  • Participated in client interviews, executed questioning process and documented information
  • Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies

Legal Office Assistant

Michael L. Pogue. Esq
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Handled telephone calls, meetings plans and conference organization requirements
  • Maintained knowledge on status by receiving relevant records and reporting back to clients
  • Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorney’s in litigation preparation
  • Oversaw legal team appointments, hearing and depositions schedules
  • Produced well- researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements

Education

BBA - International Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
11.2022

BBA - Political Science

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
05.2019

Online course - paralegal studies

Stanford Career Institute
Stratford, WA
05.2019

Skills

  • Immigration legal documentation
  • Apostille and notarization services
  • Government and civil administrative processes
  • Legal research and case coordination
  • Advocacy and public service
  • Community outreach and nonprofit management

Certification

Licensed NJ Ordained Minister

IRS Acceptance Agent

NY/NJ Public Notary

American Translation Association Member

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited Working

Timeline

Immigration Paralegal/ Office Owner

Apostille Y Notaria Int
04.2022 - Current

Executive Assistant

Fabian Bravo
02.2021 - 02.2023

Immigration Paralegal

Abreu Immigration
02.2021 - 03.2022

Overseas Management Representative

De Punto a Punto USA
11.2019 - 02.2021

Travel Agency Manager

Costamar Travel
04.2019 - 10.2019

Legal Office Assistant

Apostille International
09.2018 - 04.2019

Legal Office Assistant

Michael L. Pogue. Esq
06.2017 - 08.2018

BBA - Political Science

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

BBA - International Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Online course - paralegal studies

Stanford Career Institute
Emilia Segarra-Leon