Janet Reyes Rua
Woodburn
Summary
Resourceful Immigration Legal Assistant with solid legal background and fluency in both English and Spanish. Managed client communications for two immigration attorneys and assisted in preparation of legal documents for immigration applications.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Legal Assistant
Manuel E. Solis Law Firm
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Assist attorneys in preparing applications for the I-130, I-601, I-601A, & DACA process.
- Conducted client intake interviews to determine client service need and eligibility.
- Developed comprehensive client case list and performed file maintenance to promote accuracy and information compliance.
- Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
- Translate legal documents and serve as an interpreter during client consultations
- Assisted clients with immigration application completion to improve timeliness of case review and disposition.
Intern
C.A.S.A. of Linn Benton County
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Greeted each customer and solved all issues and complaints via face-to-face, through email or on phone.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA03-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR03-2015
High School Diploma -
Arleta High School
Arleta, CA06-2010
Skills
- Bilingual communication
- Client intake
- Immigration inquiries
- Professional writing
- Client interviewing
- Legal research
- Appointment scheduling
- Document preparation
- Office administration
- Legal document preparation
- Client service and support
- Administrative support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Immigration Legal Assistant
Manuel E. Solis Law Firm
04.2015 - 01.2016
Intern
C.A.S.A. of Linn Benton County
06.2013 - 08.2013
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Northcentral University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Oregon State University
High School Diploma -
Arleta High School