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Work History
Education
Skills
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References
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Additional Skills
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John Galvez

John Galvez

Miami,FL

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented legal professional with extensive experience in civil litigation, trial preparation, and client relations. Proven ability to manage high-volume caseloads, conduct legal research, draft precise legal documents, and coordinate effectively with attorneys, clients, and court staff. Highly organized, adaptable, and committed to delivering exceptional legal and administrative support to achieve successful case outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Immigration Paralegal

Casas Consulting
Miami, FL
07.2021 - 05.2025
  • Managed full case lifecycle, handling immigration matters from intake to completion with precision and efficiency.
  • Prepared and filed petitions, applications, and supporting documents for various immigration cases, including family-based, employment-based, and humanitarian relief.
  • Conducted thorough client interviews, gathering necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with immigration regulations.
  • Maintained case files and deadlines, proactively tracking filings, court dates, and USCIS requests to ensure timely submissions.
  • Drafted legal correspondence, affidavits, and motions, supporting the attorney in preparing strong cases.
  • Liaised with clients, government agencies, and third parties, ensuring smooth communication and case progression.
  • Provided high-level administrative support, managing the attorney's schedule, correspondence, and case-related tasks.
  • Stayed updated on immigration law changes, ensuring compliance with evolving policies and procedures.

Paralegal/Compliance

Niznik Behavioral Health
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for filing and maintaining corporate records, including, but not limited to, resolutions, board of director changes, annual reports, creating documents related to new corporate entity formations, and maintaining the intellectual property portfolio.
  • Developed and updated procedures and training materials to align with evolving regulations and best practices.
  • Monitored case activity and testing results to confirm alignment with applicable laws, including fair lending and consumer protection regulations.
  • Drafting, filing, and managing various business entity documents for corporations, LLC's, and partnerships with state agencies.
  • Renewing and maintaining all company licenses.
  • Assisting with paperwork needed by regulatory bodies.
  • Responsible for reviewing, tracking, monitoring, and updating leadership with legislation/regulations that may impact the company's products and/or processes.
  • Responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts of newly hired employees.
  • Responsible for working with a commercial realtor to lease commercial property spaces.
  • Drafting property leases and coordinating with owners to ensure changes and amendments were all compliant and properly executed.

Paralegal/Compliance

Ultimate Medical Academy
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Ensuring preservation and advancement of national accreditation status with private and post-secondary institutions offering educational programming in degree and non-degree programs.
  • Preparation of management reports regarding compliance operations and progress and providing assistance to internal and external auditors in compliance reviews.
  • Conduct and oversee continuous internal audits, reviews and investigations to confirm all required documentation and applications meet the guidelines and requirements of each Accrediting entity.
  • Department team leader tasked with communicating emerging compliance issues and or resolutions with management and employees.
  • Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies and procedures.
  • Keep legal departments and other departments informed regarding pending industry-wide, as well as state-level changes, trends and best practices to assess the potential impact on existing organizational processes.
  • Responsible for drafting accreditation applications and ensuring that our employees are legally permitted to recruit business in all 50 states by submitting bonding applications and required documentation.
  • Played a major role in the seven year re-accreditation process which was granted by the Department of Education after submitting 10,000-page application for approval.

Real Estate Paralegal

The Whitworth Title Group
04.2015 - 04.2018
  • Notarized real estate documents, including deeds, affidavits, and closing statements, ensuring authenticity and compliance with legal requirements.
  • Prepared and reviewed real estate contracts, leases, and closing documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Conducted title searches and prepared title reports, identifying and resolving potential issues before closing.
  • Managed closing processes, coordinating with lenders, title companies, and clients to facilitate seamless transactions.
  • Drafted deeds, mortgages, and other legal documents, ensuring all filings met regulatory requirements.
  • Handled due diligence by reviewing zoning laws, surveys, and property records to mitigate risks.
  • Assisted in commercial and residential real estate transactions, from contract negotiation to post-closing follow-up.
  • Liaised with clients, brokers, and government agencies, providing clear communication throughout the transaction process.
  • Maintained organized case files and managed deadlines, ensuring smooth and timely real estate closings.

Paralegal

Seeger Weiss LLP
New York, New York
03.2013 - 04.2015
  • Day-to-day duties included, but not limited to, client intake calls, reviewing and bate stamping medical records, managing time-sensitive documents, service of court documents, mass-filing cases, drafting short form complaints and civil action cover sheets, and transcribing Plaintiff Fact Sheets.
  • Maintaining spreadsheets, tracking SOL dates, West Law research to find case-relevant material, ensuring open lines of communication between attorneys and clients, managing billing and accurate timekeeping spreadsheets, producing weekly statistical reports, and responding to answers to interrogatories.

Bankruptcy Paralegal

Tower Legal Solutions
05.2011 - 08.2012
  • Prepared and delivered necessary documents to clients, court and other parties in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients and attorneys to ensure a successful outcome of the bankruptcy process.
  • Conducted research to accurately and thoroughly prepare pleadings, petitions and other filings.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Developed and maintained an organized filing system for all bankruptcy cases.

Education

Bachelor's of Arts & Science -

Fordham University
05.2013

Associates Degree -

05.2011

Skills

Depositions and mediation support

  • Legal research and drafting
  • Florida civil procedure rules
  • E-filing and document delivery
  • Client communication and intake
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Real estate litigation
  • Contract compliance and review

Hobbies and Interests

  • Fitness Training
  • Team Sports
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Swimming
  • Cycling
  • Snowboarding
  • Family
  • Reading

References

  • Daniel Alonso, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley, daniel.alonso000@yahoo.com, (201) 232-4203
  • Carlo Abad, Chief Judge, New Jersey Supreme Court, carloa@aol.com, (201) 274-3411
  • Stephanie Prostak, CEO, Witworth Title Group, slp11881@aol.com, (813) 957-7350

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Additional Skills


Microsoft Office Suite | Google Workspace | Adobe Acrobat | Legal Research Tools | E-filing Systems  | Notary Public

Timeline

Immigration Paralegal

Casas Consulting
07.2021 - 05.2025

Paralegal/Compliance

Niznik Behavioral Health
05.2020 - 08.2021

Paralegal/Compliance

Ultimate Medical Academy
04.2018 - 02.2020

Real Estate Paralegal

The Whitworth Title Group
04.2015 - 04.2018

Paralegal

Seeger Weiss LLP
03.2013 - 04.2015

Bankruptcy Paralegal

Tower Legal Solutions
05.2011 - 08.2012

Bachelor's of Arts & Science -

Fordham University

Associates Degree -

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