Jannette Angulo
New York,NY
Summary
Bilingual Immigration Paralegal with a strong background in high-volume case management, skilled in prioritizing deadlines, coordinating filings, and maintaining organized records across hundreds of active matters. Adept at multitasking in complex legal environments while providing clear, professional communication to clients and consistent support to attorneys.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
Law Office of Andrew L. Friedman
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared and filed a high volume of immigration petitions and applications, including asylum (affirmative and defensive), SIJS, adjustment of status, family-based petitions, waivers, and naturalization filings.
- Drafted legal correspondence, affidavits, declarations, motions, and supporting statements under attorney supervision, ensuring compliance with USCIS, EOIR, and NVC requirements.
- Managed defensive immigration cases before Immigration Court, including case tracking, filing deadlines, exhibit preparation, and coordination with court clerks.
- Assisted with Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) cases by organizing guardianship findings, court orders, and supporting documentation for USCIS submission.
- Communicated regularly with clients to obtain documentation, explain procedural steps, and provide case status updates in a clear and compassionate manner.
- Prepared and submitted filings through USCIS online accounts and paper filings, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Coordinated consular processing cases, including NVC submissions, medical exam guidance, and interview preparation support.
- Maintained organized digital and physical case files, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to office protocols.
- Tracked case deadlines, biometrics appointments, interviews, and hearings to ensure timely compliance and follow-up.
- Assisted attorneys with FOIA requests, InfoPass inquiries, and follow-up correspondence with government agencies.
- Conducted legal research and case fact summaries to support attorney strategy and client representation.
- Provided bilingual support (English/Spanish, if applicable) to facilitate effective communication with clients and agencies.
Immigration Paralegal
The Romero Firm
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Provide full support to attorneys in detained and non-detained removal proceedings, including bond requests, motions to reopen, motions to advance, and hearing preparation.
- Prepare and file a wide range of family-based immigration petitions including I-130, I-485, I-864, I-601A waivers, and consular processing cases.
- Assist with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases, including coordinating predicate orders in state court, preparing I-360 petitions, and related adjustment applications.
- Draft and organize filings for EOIR, including asylum applications (I-589), cancellation of removal (EOIR-42B), and supporting documentation for Master and Individual Hearings.
- Respond to USCIS and EOIR RFEs, NOIDs, and track deadlines for filings and hearings.
- Submit and manage FOIA requests with USCIS, ICE, CBP, and EOIR to support legal strategy in complex removal and detained matters.
- Maintain regular client communication, conduct detailed intakes, gather supporting evidence, and prepare affidavits, declarations, and personal statements.
- Translate and review Spanish-language documents; assist clients with understanding their immigration process in both English and Spanish.
- Coordinate with detention facilities, ICE officers, and family members to secure documentation and logistics for detained clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY05.2022
Skills
- Languages: Native proficiency in English and Spanish
- Client Communication & Intake: Professional client interaction, case explanations, document collection, and follow-up
- Legal Case Organization: High-volume file management, deadline tracking, and document control
- Effective Written & Verbal Communication: Legal correspondence, client-facing communication, and attorney support
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Google Workspace: Drive, Docs, Sheets, shared file management
- Time Management & Prioritization: Ability to manage competing deadlines across 300 active cases
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy in form preparation and supporting documentation
Accomplishments
- Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society New York, NY Member March 2022
- Member of the freshman honor society for the completion of freshman year at John Jay College with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher
- Virtual Summer Class at Harvard University New York, NY Student June 2020
- Partook in class HKS101A-4: U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies for 4 weeks
- Expanded knowledge on public and foreign policy - in regards to social and economical Title: Abuse of Power + Police Brutality = Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit - Bodily Organs Missing = Insufficient Evidence (Research Poster)
- Researched the correlation between the abuse of power, police brutality, the Black community, missing organs, and the Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit
- Presented at the 11th Annual First Year Student Showcase at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
Law Office of Andrew L. Friedman
10.2022 - Current
Immigration Paralegal
The Romero Firm
06.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice