Gabriela Torres
San Antonio
Summary
Experienced immigration legal professional with experience preparing and submitting 200+ Form I-589 Asylum Applications, managing 25+ active cases simultaneously, and maintaining direct client communication throughout the legal process. Demonstrated leadership by creating and implementing a detainee visitation program to support clients held in immigration detention centers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
JOHN F. WALDRON, ATTORNEY AT LAW
San Antonio, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Prepared and submitted more than 200 Form I-589 Asylum Applications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely filing.
- Oversaw and reviewed asylum application preparation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with immigration procedures and filing standards.
- Assisted in more than 100 immigration bond cases, including collection of supporting evidence and preparation of court submission packets.
- Prepared and submitted over 30 EOIR-42B (Cancellation of Removal) applications before Immigration Courts.
- Managed more than 25 active immigration cases simultaneously while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail.
- Filed immigration applications and legal documents with the San Antonio Immigration Courts in compliance with court requirements.
- Managed direct and consistent communication with clients, providing case updates, professional support, and effective client relations.
- Assisted clients during appointments with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and interviews with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), including interpretation and translation services.
- Requested and obtained criminal records and court documentation from Bexar County Courts for immigration proceedings.
- Conducted client visits at immigration detention centers and created the office’s detainee visitation program.
- Processed government filing fees and assisted with preparation of G-28 and E-28 forms.
- Prepared, organized, and maintained confidential legal and immigration documentation in a fast-paced legal environment.
Legal Assistant
PACHECO COUCEIRO, IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS
Brownsville, TX
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Prepared and submitted Form I-589 Asylum Applications and immigration bond packages, ensuring accuracy and timely filing.
- Maintained direct and consistent communication with paralegals and legal staff to coordinate work on assigned immigration cases.
- Assisted clients throughout the case process by providing updates, collecting supporting documentation, and maintaining professional client relations.
- Drafted and processed client service agreements and contracts for review and signature.
- Organized and maintained confidential immigration records and legal documentation in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Supported case preparation by gathering evidence, reviewing documents, and ensuring compliance with immigration procedures and deadlines.
Assistant
LIC. LUIS FRANCISCO JAIME
Monterrey, Mexico
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Prepared and filed legal claims against Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) on behalf of elderly clients seeking correction of improperly calculated pension benefits.
- Managed approximately 20–25 pension claims per week, ensuring accurate documentation and timely submission.
- Assisted clients throughout the legal process, including coordinating in-person signatures and explaining claim procedures and documentation requirements.
- Maintained organized legal records and supported case preparation in a fast-paced legal environment.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Law
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE NUEVO LEON
San Nicolas De Los Garza, Mexico12-2023
Skills
- Immigration Case Management
- Asylum Applications (Form I-589)
- Immigration Bond Preparation
- EOIR-42B Applications
- Legal Document Preparation
- Court Filing Procedures
- Client Relations & Communication
- Legal Translation & Interpretation
- Document Review & Quality Control
- USCIS & ICE Appointment Support
- Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant
JOHN F. WALDRON, ATTORNEY AT LAW
04.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
PACHECO COUCEIRO, IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS
01.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant
LIC. LUIS FRANCISCO JAIME
04.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Law
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE NUEVO LEON