Evelyn Perez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
A dedicated & passionate experienced Immigration Paralegal with exceptional professionalism and proven strengths in case management support. I am strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads with proven ability to create & execute effective programs for training legal teams in the field of immigration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
Stouffer Law
Berkeley, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted attorneys with research on immigration laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Drafted letters to government agencies in response to requests for additional information or clarification.
- Prepared legal petitions, applications, and other documents related to immigration cases.
- Coordinated translation services when needed for foreign language documents.
- Ensured that all deadlines were met in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
- Initiated communication with relevant government officials to request additional information necessary for successful completion of legal filings.
- Assisted in preparing affidavits of support and visa applications.
Senior Immigration Paralegal
The Lozano Law Firm, PLLC
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervise production of legal team including paralegals, legal assistants and entry level attorneys, and report back to the firm operating manager.
- Develop processes to simplify legal work, standardize procedures to operate more efficiently and effectively firm-wide.
- Conduct training sessions for staff to explain immigration rules and regulations.
- Create, implement, and execute legal training tools and resources for legal staff on entry level and advance matters of immigration practices.
- Support Managing Attorney with complex case matters and evaluate case strategies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of immigration regulations and policies by attending workshops, seminars and other continued legal education trainings.
- Oversee and monitor status of cases through computerized case management and billing system and processed case tracking data, reports and updates in system.
Senior Immigration Legal Assistant
DMCA, LLP
San Antonio, TX
11.2017 - 07.2022
- Promoted to Team Leader for the Litigation Immigration Practice Group (Oct 2021)
- Promoted to Business Immigration Practice Group (Dec 2020)
- Promoted to Team Leader for General Immigration Practice Group (Sept 2019)
- Supervised a legal team of 8-10 paralegals.
- Process visa and immigration services with accurate and complete applications.
- Prepare accurate and complete forms in consultation with client and submit applications to correct government entities on behalf of client.
- Draft and send correspondence to clients, assembly and completion of forms.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of immigration regulations and policies.
- Assist with initial client intake to obtain relevant case information and evaluate case issues and case strategy in coordination with attorney or case manager.
- Conduct training sessions for staff to explain immigration rules and regulations.
- Forecasted future developments in the immigration practice based on client population area & research findings.
Third Key Lead Manager
Visionworks Inc
San Antonio, TX
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day direction of operations in the store.
- Complete assigned tasks and projects required by the company.
- Ensuring proper security system by being mentally alert and responding quickly.
- Helped senior management achieve retail store targets by monitoring and motivating front-line staff.
- Leveraged weekly sales data and forecasts to plan staff schedules and promotions.
- Supervised bank deposits and security procedures to support store opening and closing.
- Trained and helped supervise staff to develop and maintain store revenue, team customer service skills and product knowledge.
- Accomplished sales goals by engaging customers, delivering top-notch service and promoting special items.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by empowering staff to handle customers' issues and deliver top-notch service.
- Opened and closed store in absence of senior managers, including counting cash and preparing drawers and deposits.
Sales Lead Manager
Express Fashion Inc
San Antonio, TX
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Increase customer retention by providing excellent customer service.
- Responded to questions from customers after presenting key details about company's products and services.
- Analyzed team performance on weekly basis through review of in-depth reports.
- Worked jointly with team members to assist with closing of leads.
- Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by aligning sales strategies and business plans with market trends.
Education
"Learn To Do Country Conditions Like An Expert"
Broader Migration Consulting
Online Training05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio12.2017
Notary ID#13368191
Texas Notary Public Commission
Skills
- Decision Making
- Task Prioritization
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Legal Correspondence
- Proofreading and Editing
- Self Awareness & Coaching
- Conflict Resolution
- Case Management
- Relationship Building
- Emotional Intelligence
- Presentations and Public Speaking
- Community Outreach
- Dependable and Reliable
Languages
Bilingual- English and Spanish (Native Proficiency)
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
Stouffer Law
10.2023 - Current
Senior Immigration Paralegal
The Lozano Law Firm, PLLC
09.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Immigration Legal Assistant
DMCA, LLP
11.2017 - 07.2022
Third Key Lead Manager
Visionworks Inc
07.2016 - 11.2017
Sales Lead Manager
Express Fashion Inc
02.2015 - 07.2016
"Learn To Do Country Conditions Like An Expert"
Broader Migration Consulting
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Notary ID#13368191
Texas Notary Public Commission
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