Giselle Balladares
Irving,TX
Summary
Experienced Multilingual Immigration Paralegal adept at conducting legal research, coordinating supporting documents, and updating immigration officials. Highly organized and efficient team player with extensive years of relevant experience. Seeking a long-term role with opportunities for growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
Peter Hurtado's Law Office
Seattle, Washington
07.2020 - 12.2024
- Communicated regularly with clients via phone, email or mail regarding the progress of their cases. Reviewed immigration forms and documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepared legal petitions such as: I-485, I-765, I-918A, I-918B Counselor Processing, I-601A, I-192, I-130, I-90, I-821D, and other related immigration forms.
- Assisted attorneys with research on immigration laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and requested client records from various agencies, including courts and police departments.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels. Trained other legal assistants, and kept track of incoming mail, as well as handling the attorneys' calendar, Developed and implemented office policies and procedures. I was also responsible for processing clients' payments and keeping track of contracts.
Legal Assistant
Chavez & Valko
Fort Worth, TX
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Compiled supporting documentation for immigration cases, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, and financial records.
- Gathered required immigration application documents and assisted with filing.
- Assisted the paralegal in filling out forms with clients' sensitive information, assembled waivers, and conducted legal research on country conditions.
Immigration Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Immigration Group, LLC
Miami, Florida
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Communicated regularly with clients via phone, email or mail regarding the progress of their cases.
- Reviewed immigration forms and documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepared legal petitions such as: I-485, I-765, I-918A, I-918B Counselor Processing, I-601A, I-192, I-130, I-90, I-821D, and other related immigration forms.
- Assisted attorneys with research on immigration laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and requested client records from various agencies, including courts and police departments.
- Conducted interviews with clients to obtain detailed information regarding their immigration status, and to review sensitive information on applications.
- Maintained organized files and kept track of over 150 cases, including notes from consultations and any updates given by any government agency.
- Assisted in preparing affidavits of support and visa applications.
- Assisted attorneys in USCIS interviews as an interpreter, as well as translating documents from Spanish to English.
Education
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE - Law
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY TEXARKANA
ONLINE04-2023
High School Diploma -
Hialeah Gardens High School
Miami, FL06-2015
Skills
- Case management
- Document preparation
- Appointment scheduling
- Immigration inquiries
- Immigration case file strategies
- Deadline management
- Client communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
Peter Hurtado's Law Office
07.2020 - 12.2024
Legal Assistant
Chavez & Valko
09.2019 - 02.2020
Immigration Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Immigration Group, LLC
03.2017 - 03.2019
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE - Law
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY TEXARKANA
High School Diploma -
Hialeah Gardens High School
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