Justine Oliveira
Somerset,MA
Summary
Immigration attorney with technical background and extensive experience representing individuals in defensive and affirmative proceedings. Seeking opportunity to apply legal and language skills to support immigrant individuals and communities in the United States.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Attorney
Law Office Of Marcela Ordonez, LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings and appeals.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Interviewed, determined eligibility for relief, and represented clients before USCIS, EOIR and Probate Courts.
- Drafted motions, briefs, memoranda, and affidavits in support of applications.
- Supervised paralegal staff.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Assisted clients in connecting to community and government services.
Associate Attorney
Watt And Sylvia Attorneys At Law
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings and appeals.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Interviewed, determined eligibility for relief, and represented clients before USCIS, EOIR and Probate Courts.
- Drafted motions, briefs, memoranda, and affidavits in support of applications.
- Supervised paralegal staff.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Assisted clients in connecting to community and government services.
Paralegal
Watt And Sylvia Attorneys At Law
11.2016 - 04.2021
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Communicated with clients and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assisted counsel in preparing motions, affidavits, and briefs, as well as obtaining documentation.
Internship Student
Tribunal De Justiça De Minas Gerais (Court Of Law)
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Researched Brazilian Law jurisprudence to help the decisions elaborated by the Judge, organized and analyzed
the cases on trial and assisted the Judge at hearings.
Internship Student
Ministério Público Minas Gerais (DA's Office)
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Examined the criminal investigations and drafted formal accusations.
- Filed complaints on behalf of the State of Minas Gerais.
Internship Student
Motta E Advogados Associados
12.2013 - 02.2015
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Answered and transferred incoming telephone calls, taking messages for various staff members.
- Analyzed cases, produced weekly analysis of developing Brazilian jurisprudence, participated at client meetings.
Education
LL.M. - Law
Suffolk University
Boston, MA05.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Law
Pontifícia Universidade Católica De Minas Gerais
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil06.2016
Skills
- Computer Proficiency (Windows / Word / Excel / Internet, etc)
- Office skills - Telephone and customer service, client management, filing, database and records management, executive and administrative support
- Case Analysis
- Efficient Researcher
- Document Preparation and Filing
- Client Representation
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Strategy Development
- Legal Advisory
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Law Office Of Marcela Ordonez, LLC
10.2023 - Current
Associate Attorney
Watt And Sylvia Attorneys At Law
05.2021 - 10.2023
Paralegal
Watt And Sylvia Attorneys At Law
11.2016 - 04.2021
Internship Student
Tribunal De Justiça De Minas Gerais (Court Of Law)
07.2015 - 06.2016
Internship Student
Ministério Público Minas Gerais (DA's Office)
02.2015 - 06.2015
Internship Student
Motta E Advogados Associados
12.2013 - 02.2015
LL.M. - Law
Suffolk University
Bachelor's Degree - Law
Pontifícia Universidade Católica De Minas Gerais
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