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LILIT TSATURYAN

Glendale,CA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate California Licensed Attorney with good standing who has a strong work ethic. Three years of experience in Immigration Law and eager to learn and practice another area of law. Outstanding communication, organizational skills, and commitment to ensuring a smooth and consistent office environment. Detail oriented team player with ability to handle multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy. Fluent in Armenian.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Law Office of Aris Artounians
03.2021 - 04.2024
  • Conducted legal research and drafted legal briefs, pleadings in preparation for trials
  • Conducted interviews and prepared intake forms and Immigration applications for clients in Armenian and English
  • Handled complex scheduling for appointments and court appearances for a busy law firm
  • Handled all firm administrative matters, including completing electronic filings
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases
  • Compiled documentation for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, motions to court, and trial exhibits, ensuring accuracy and detail
  • Provided support to the attorney throughout the court proceedings
  • Streamlined communication between legal team members, fostering collaborative work environment.
  • Increased team efficiency by coordinating schedules, managing court dates, and ensuring timely filing of legal documents.
  • Appear before the court clerk for specific filings
  • Made contact with witnesses who were willing to testify under oath in court hearings
  • Met with clients to update them on the status of their cases
  • Closely worked with clients to prepare relevant evidence in support of their cases.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
  • Prepared clients for court hearings
  • Conducted Appellate work with BIA (Board of Immigration Appeals) including drafting Appellate Legal Briefs
  • Prepared and filed different types of Immigration applications and supporting evidence with USCIS


Legal Intern

University of La Verne College of Law
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Wrote legal documents such as pleadings and legal briefs that were well-researched and well-written
  • Consulted with and met with clients
  • Organized materials, wrote documentation, and prepared displays for trial exhibits
  • Took client calls to respond to inquiries, employing open-ended questioning techniques to obtain relevant information
  • Prepared Applications to file with USCIS.
  • Managed case files efficiently, ensuring easy accessibility for attorneys when needed.
  • Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
  • Analyzed case law and statutes to support legal arguments, enhancing persuasiveness of written and oral submissions.
  • Facilitated client communication by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns, fostering trust and client loyalty.

Education

J.D. - Law

University of La Verne College of Law
Ontario, CA
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare And Social Justice

California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
06.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Yerevan State University
Yerevan, Armenia
05.2007

Skills

  • Legal Research, Writing and editing
  • Court filing
  • Case management
  • Administrative support
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Exceptional Communication skills
  • Document preparation
  • Client service and support
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Fast Learner
  • Microsoft Office
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • LexisNexis
  • Legal/Court Processes

Languages

Armenian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Law Office of Aris Artounians
03.2021 - 04.2024

Legal Intern

University of La Verne College of Law
08.2020 - 12.2020

J.D. - Law

University of La Verne College of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare And Social Justice

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Yerevan State University
LILIT TSATURYAN