Leslie Lopez
15 La Valencia Rd, Old Bridge,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated program Coordinator with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Court Help Desk Program Coordinator
Catholic Charities Community Services of NY
New York , NY
06.2023 - Current
- Organized the Immigration Court Help Desk program based at all three Immigration courts across New York City
- Coordinated the Self Help Workshop program which helped participants file an array of Pro-Se applications
- Provided Spanish to English interpretation services
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Team Member of the Staff Engagement Committee
- Served as a liaison between external organizations and partners involved in delivering programming services.
- Developed and implemented program activities according to established goals and objectives.
Lead Paralegal
Casa De Esperanza
Bound Brook , NJ
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Reviewed client files regularly, consulted attorney and routinely provided regular status reports to clients and tracked multiple deadlines simultaneously for employer clients
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Organized exhibits for Master and Individual court hearings by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
Intake Coordinator
Casa De Esperanza
Bound Brook , NJ
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with initial client intake to obtain relevant case information and evaluated case issues and case strategy in coordination with attorney or case manager
Immigration Intern
Casa De Esperanza
Bound Brook , NJ
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Gathered required immigration application documents and assisted with filing.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Prepared Legal Briefs for Special Immigrant Juveniles
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
Marketing/Case Management Intern
First Friends of NJ & NY
Kearny , NJ
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual Detainee's needs.
- Built Marketing collateral to help promote the non-profit's cause.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Major Justice, Ethics, And The Law Minor
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia05.2022
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Report Creation
- Team Oversight
- Project Management
- Scheduling Proficiency
- Needs Analysis
- Resource Management
- Strategic Planning
- Volunteer Management
- Recordkeeping
- Document Management
Timeline
Immigration Court Help Desk Program Coordinator
Catholic Charities Community Services of NY
06.2023 - Current
Lead Paralegal
Casa De Esperanza
08.2022 - 06.2023
Intake Coordinator
Casa De Esperanza
05.2022 - 08.2022
Immigration Intern
Casa De Esperanza
12.2020 - 08.2021
Marketing/Case Management Intern
First Friends of NJ & NY
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Major Justice, Ethics, And The Law Minor
Saint Joseph's University
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