Trusted Paralegal offering extensive legal skill set, proficiency in managing large caseloads and capacity to meet deadlines. Collects, organizes, analyzes and disseminates significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Exercises independent judgment regarding legal and contractual matters within broadly defined practices and policies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
Hewell Events Group, LLC
Washington, D.C.
03.2023 - Current
Liaise with clients and vendors; lead high-end client calls; draft budgets, timelines, and speaker scripts
Demonstrate efficiency recording team notes; coordinate travel logistics for high profile clients
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, including all collateral, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.
Business Immigration Consultant
Fragomen, Del Ray, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Washington, D.C.
04.2022 - 03.2023
Prepared, reviewed and filed nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS"), to the Department of Labor and the Department of State
Supported multiple attorneys
Generated 20+ immigrant and non-immigrant petitions per shift, including G-4, G-5, PERM, I-140, H-1B, EB-AOS, FB-AOS
Provided weekly team case strategy data reports and monthly expense reports on ~500 international clients
Met with clients on weekly on-site visits, gathered information, prepared documentation, and responded to one-on-one immigration queries for both nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions and pending cases.
Business Immigration Paralegal
Clark Hill, PLC
Washington, D.C.
07.2019 - 03.2022
Directly reported and assisted the immigration practice group leaders, providing thorough case assistance for four attorneys, managing over 50 cases per year
Under attorney supervision, prepared, conducted, and coordinated PERM (ETA Form 9089) recruitment efforts with managers
Prepared, reviewed, and filed affidavits, National Interest Waivers, J-1 Waivers, FOIA, non-immigrant and immigrant petitions
Informed clients of visa bulletin progressions, retrogressions, AILA updates and USCIS press releases
Supervise and train new hires on firm databases (INSZoom, Workshare, and iManage)
Evaluated and assigned tasks to trained paralegals
Assisted clients with immigration application completion to improve timeliness of case review and disposition
Responsible for daily briefings to firm partner and three attorneys regarding urgent client matters, upcoming deadlines, in-person appointments, calls, and follow up actions
Drafted 50 retainer agreements a week to ensure accuracy of the firm's billing database, Perfect Practice, regarding the team's financial earnings.
Sommelier
Aspendale Winery
Delaplane, VA
08.2016 - Current
Assist owners in wine-making process and customers in tasting room
Manage customer satisfaction while simultaneously rotating positions as cashier, hostess, waitress, and sommelier.
Education
B.A. - English Literature
Christendom College
05.2018
Skills
Computer: NetSuite (CRM database), Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suites, Google Sheets, Zoom, INSZoom, Connect, Slack, Social Media Management, Westlaw, and LexisNexis
Office: Consolidating and organizing files; creating memos and correspondence; thorough research; newsletter writing and distribution; project management; event support/planning; project/program development and training
Task prioritization Teamwork and collaboration Time Management Client Satisfaction Complex problem-solving