Hada Veronica Munoz
Riverton ,UT
Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Paralegal with foreign academic credentials formally evaluated as equivalent to U.S. degrees, and hands-on experience in immigration, family law support, estate planning, probate, and guardianship. Skilled in client communication, case preparation, and legal administration. Known for professionalism, empathy, and strong organizational abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Lear & Lear PLLC/Lear Immigration Corp.
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2022 - Current
- Prepare immigration applications, petitions, and supporting documentation
- Assist with family law, estate planning, probate, and guardianship
- Communicate with clients in English and Spanish
- Maintain case files, deadlines, and legal documentation
- Draft correspondence and assist attorneys
- Managed case files and documentation, improving organization and retrieval efficiency for legal teams.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and discovery materials, ensuring compliance with court requirements.
- Coordinated communication between clients and attorneys, facilitating timely updates and information exchange.
- Trained junior staff on office procedures, enhancing team productivity and workflow consistency.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Delivered exceptional service to clients by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
- Gathered key information during initial client intake interviews that contributed significantly to the formulation of effective legal arguments.
Personal Assistant / Receptionist
Rasmussen Landscapes Company
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed front desk operations and scheduling
- Handled client communications and administrative tasks
- Organized records and supported daily operations
Education
Master of Arts - Communication
Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas
Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico01-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas
Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico09-2014
Credential Evaluation (IERF) - undefined
Paralegal Certificate -
Weber State University
10-2025
Skills
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Immigration and Family Law Support
- Legal Document Preparation
- Client Communication
- Case Management
- Microsoft Office
- Fast learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- File organization
- Calendar management
- Legal document preparation
- Client communication
- Administrative support
- Document preparation
- Interviewing clients
- Document drafting
- Document filing
- Writing and editing
- Client support
- Task prioritization
- Client service and support
- Case management
- Correspondence
- Document editing
- Customer relationship management
- Relationship building
- Billing statements
Accomplishments
- Provided accurate Spanish–English translation of legal documents and client materials, facilitating effective communication in legal matters.
- Managed a high volume of client cases weekly, ensuring timely document preparation, case tracking, and follow-up. Up to 10+ clients per week.
- Earned promotion to Legal Assistant after 1 year due to demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, and strong client service skills.
Certification
- Paralegal Certificate Course
90 Contact Hours Training -3 months - Certified Television Commentator
SEP (Mexico’s Ministry of Public Education)
December 2011 - Certified Category “A” Announcer (Broadcaster)
SEP (Mexico’s Ministry of Public Education)
May 2010
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Lear & Lear PLLC/Lear Immigration Corp.
04.2022 - Current
Personal Assistant / Receptionist
Rasmussen Landscapes Company
10.2021 - 04.2022
Credential Evaluation (IERF) - undefined
Master of Arts - Communication
Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas
Paralegal Certificate -
Weber State University