Jairo Chaves
Rockville,Maryland
Summary
Experienced legal professional with exceptional organizational and research skills. Skilled in preparing legal documents, conducting research, and providing administrative and legal assistance to attorneys and other legal personnel. Possesses the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage caseloads.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Immigration Administrative Assistant
Sanabria & Associates
Silver Spring, MD
03.2024 - Current
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
- Preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service to USCIS.
- Preparing packages for filing to Court.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Photocopying documents and scanning records into databases.
- Managed calendars of deadlines for filing pleadings with courts.
- Developed forms to present USCIS.
- Reviewed legal forms from other paralegals for accuracy and completeness.
- Schedule hearings and deadlines for attorneys on the calendar.
- ECAS and EOIR page entry and management.
Lawyer's Assistant
Ministerio de Defensa
Bogota, Colombia
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted interviews with witnesses or clients to obtain additional information about a particular case.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation requirements.
- Compiled financial data related to damages incurred by plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits.
- Drafted pleadings and other legal documents, such as motions, briefs, appeals, contracts, and settlements.
- Created detailed reports summarizing case facts, issues, findings, and conclusions.
- Maintained organized records of all activities within the law office.
- Analyzed complex legal documents, such as leases or contracts, in order to identify discrepancies or errors.
Attorney-at-Law
Seguridad Alemana
Bogota DC, Colombia
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted extensive legal research to write detailed briefs and prepare for litigation.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, contracts, and briefs.
- Maintained knowledge of changes in state and federal laws that could impact a case or client's rights and interests.
- Developed strategies for litigation cases. Gathered evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions.
- Represented clients in court proceedings.
- Preparation of legal contracts.
Attorney-at-Law
COLPENSIONES
Bogota DC, Colombia
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Conducted interviews with witnesses or clients to obtain additional information about a particular case
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation requirements
- Compiled financial data related to damages incurred by plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits
- Drafted pleadings and other legal documents such as motions, briefs, appeals, contracts and settlements
- Created detailed reports summarizing case facts, issues, findings and conclusions
- Maintained organized records of all activities within the law office
- Analyzed complex legal documents such as leases or contracts in order to identify discrepancies or errors
- Conducted extensive legal research to write detailed briefs and prepare for litigation
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, contracts, and briefs
- Maintained knowledge of changes in state and federal laws that could impact a case or client's rights and interests
- Developed strategies for litigation cases
- Gathered evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions
- Represented clients in court proceedings.
Education
Lawyer in Laws -
Universidad Libre- WES
Bogota DC09-2009
Skills
- Document Control Support
- Legal Document Preparation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Workflow Optimization
- Calendar Management
- Data Entry
- Spreadsheet Management
- Payroll Processing
- Contract Preparation
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Intermediate
References
- Fernando De La Oz, Dollar Tree, Manager, (301) 385-2040, fernando@gmail.com
- Diego Rojas, Graphical Networks, Network Lab Manager, (240) 839-2024, diego.rojas@graphicalnetworks.com
- Friendship, phone, mail
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Elementary
Certification
- Bachelor degree in Law.
- Graduate certificate labor and social security Law
Timeline
Immigration Administrative Assistant
Sanabria & Associates
03.2024 - Current
Lawyer's Assistant
Ministerio de Defensa
06.2020 - 12.2020
Attorney-at-Law
Seguridad Alemana
02.2019 - 05.2020
Attorney-at-Law
COLPENSIONES
06.2015 - 06.2016
Lawyer in Laws -
Universidad Libre- WES
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