Detail-oriented and proactive legal and administrative professional with extensive experience in case management, client relations, and office operations. Adept at legal research and document preparation. Bilingual in English and Spanish and with a strong commitment to providing exceptional client service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
The United Firm
12.2024 - 06.2025
Prepared and submitted requests for U-Visa certifications and police reports.
Drafted and filed FOIA requests with various immigration agencies.
Accurately translated legal documents between English and Spanish.
Drafted client declarations, ensuring clarity and legal accuracy.
Conducted legal research and assisted in drafting legal arguments.
Investigated document submission procedures for police reports and U-Visa certifications.
Provided client support and addressed inquiries to facilitate smooth legal processes.
Document Translator / Notary
Freelance
07.2024 - 12.2024
Provided certified document translation services.
Assisted clients with the notarization of business documents.
Case Manager
Office of Rosina C. Stambaugh
09.2023 - 07.2024
Managed firm billing, including invoicing, payment reminders, and contract drafting.
Monitored case status and ensured attorneys were informed of case developments.
Managed the immigration court calendar and ensured compliance with deadlines.
Reviewed and categorized incoming evidence according to case requirements.
Drafted and mailed client correspondence promptly.
Trained new employees.
Prepared sworn statements for U-Visa and asylum-based petitions.
Assisted with document translations (Spanish to English).
Paralegal
Arenas Immigration Law
11.2022 - 09.2023
Assisted attorneys in initial client consultations and gathered relevant case information.
Monitored case deadlines and maintained updates in the case management system.
Prepared and assembled application packages for submission to government agencies.
Translated legal documents between Spanish and English.
Managed office supply inventory and coordinated office maintenance.
Drafted and prepared immigration forms, including I-130, I-485, N-400, and I-765.
Teller
Wells Fargo
11.2021 - 11.2022
Processed customer transactions efficiently and promoted digital banking solutions.
Assisted Spanish-speaking clients with financial guidance and translations.
Managed branch opening and closing procedures, including vault management.
Ensured compliance with financial policies and local regulations.
Legal Records Specialist
Lexitas
08.2019 - 08.2021
Managed an average caseload of 120 expedited litigation record requests.
Built and maintained relationships with record custodians.
Coordinated couriers for in-person subpoenas and followed up with facilities for compliance.
Developed an organizational system to prioritize and classify expedited orders.
Reviewed subpoenaed records for accuracy and relevance.
Teller
BB&T
07.2017 - 05.2019
Processed transactions and promoted digital banking solutions.
Assisted Spanish-speaking clients with language translation and financial guidance.
Managed branch operations, including opening and closing procedures.
Ensured compliance with financial policies and regulations.
Education
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Boston University
01.2022
Skills
Fluent in English and Spanish
Knowledge of immigration regulations
Document preparation skills
Customer relationship management
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Legal case management
Notary public expertise
Administrative support
Skilled in utilizing case management tools
Certification
North Carolina Notary Public (Expires June 8, 2028)