Laury Hernandez
Manassas
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic recent college graduate with over three years of immigration experience. Skilled in case management, client intake, and providing emotional support during challenging transitions. Seeking to apply strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills to the field of counseling and eager to further education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
Law Office of Hale Hawbecker
05.2021 - Current
- Responsible for assisting attorneys in handling various immigration cases, including visa applications, green card petitions, asylum requests, and deportation defense.
- Played a key role in organizing case files, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and providing clients with ongoing case updates
- Supported attorneys in managing a high-volume caseload.
- Ensured compliance with USCIS, Department of Labor, and Department of State regulations
- Served as a primary point of contact for clients, providing updates, gathering necessary documentation, and answering questions regarding case status
- Conducted research on current immigration laws, regulations, and policies
Team Member
CAVA
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Responsible for delivering excellent customer service, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and ensuring a positive dining experience for customers
- Worked collaboratively with team members to meet daily operational goals in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Continually updated a leadership resume and honed skills by participating in various management trainings
- Provided customer service and was involved in training new team members each month
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia05-2024
Associate of Science - Psychology
Northern Virginia Community College
Manassas, Virginia12.2022
Skills
- Communication skills
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Computer literacy
- Documentation review
- Bilingual
- File and records management
- Legal writing
- Deadline management
Certification
Psychological First Aid Certificate
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
Law Office of Hale Hawbecker
05.2021 - Current
Team Member
CAVA
05.2018 - 04.2021
Psychological First Aid Certificate
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate of Science - Psychology
Northern Virginia Community College
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