KENIA SANCHEZ
Senior Paralegal
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Experienced Immigration Paralegal with 12+ years of domestic immigration, visa and litigation experience. Proficient of immigration and work authorization laws and regulations. Demonstrated exceptional organizational prowess and strong communication abilities, resulting in successful outcomes within a dynamic and demanding work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Litigation and Family Paralegal
Law Offices Wildes & Weinberg, P.C.
10.2020 - Current
- RApplication Preparation: Proficiently prepare diverse range of immigration applications, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and compliance with immigration legal standards.
- Case Management: Facilitate effective communication by relaying updates and explaining complex case processes to clients, ensuring transparency and clarity throughout their legal journey.
- Client-Attorney Liaison: Act as pivotal liaison between clients and attorneys, fostering strong relationships and ensuring seamless collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Interview and Court Hearing Preparation: Assist attorneys in meticulously preparing clients for both in-person and virtual interviews, master calendar and individual hearings, equipping them with necessary tools and knowledge to navigate USCIS and Immigration Court proceedings. Contributed to winning 97% of cases assigned.
- Agency Communication: Maintain effective communication with relevant agencies, including USCIS, National Visa Center, and foreign consulates, to streamline processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Office Manager and Immigration Paralegal
Immigration Law Offices Of David M. Sperling
02.2016 - 09.2020
- Case Management: Effectively manage extensive and diverse caseload encompassing all immigration applications and petitions destined for filing with United States Immigration and Citizenship Services and Department of State.
- Evidence Assessment: Expertly assess and compile supporting evidence, including foreign, financial, and medical documents, to bolster strength of each application.
- Application Preparation: Skillfully prepare comprehensive range of applications, including but not limited to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Temporary Protected Status, U Visas, Asylum and Withholding, Adjustment of Status, Naturalization, Consular Processing, and various family-based petitions.
- Training and Development: Provide comprehensive training to newly hired paralegals, imparting essential knowledge and skills to navigate intricacies of immigration law. Additionally, contribute to development of departmental manuals for Family Immigration Services teams, ensuring consistency and efficiency in workflow procedures.
- Liaison Role: Serve as key liaison between upper management and staff members, fostering open channels of communication to promptly address concerns or issues, thereby promoting harmonious and collaborative work environment.
Immigration Paralegal
Jadeja-Cimone Immigration Attorneys
04.2011 - 01.2016
- Collaborated closely with Managing Partner to meticulously prepare submissions and petitions for imminent hearings at US Department of Justice Immigration Court, ensuring adherence to strict timelines.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to clients, engaging in detailed discussions regarding legal strategy, outlining next steps, and effectively communicating decisions rendered by Immigration Court.
- Independently managed and coordinated submission process for asylum applications tailored for Unaccompanied Alien Children, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of complexities involved.
- Took initiative to train and mentor new employees and support staff members, imparting comprehensive knowledge of firm's policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure seamless integration into team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York City, NY 09.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Notary Public, State of New York
undefinedTimeline
Litigation and Family Paralegal
Law Offices Wildes & Weinberg, P.C.
10.2020 - Current
Office Manager and Immigration Paralegal
Immigration Law Offices Of David M. Sperling
02.2016 - 09.2020
Immigration Paralegal
Jadeja-Cimone Immigration Attorneys
04.2011 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - International Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
09.2009 - 05.2013
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