Lizette Cavazos
Summary
Skilled Legal Assistant with extensive experience in drafting legal documents, and managing case files. Holds a strong ability to maintain an efficient office environment through exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated capability in maintaining confidentiality, providing support to attorneys and paralegals in complex legal cases, and contributing positively to team efforts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES)
Dallas, TX
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Initiated contact with potential clients to determine possible eligibility for immigration relief.
- Guided clients throughout their immigration processes while building strong relationships.
- Assisted attorney with preparation of essential documents for Immigration Court and USCIS.
- Produced I-360s, I-485s, G-28s, I-765s, along with various affidavits required for state court.
- Provided interpretation services in court settings to enhance communication effectiveness.
- Managed data accuracy in e-Immigration and Vera UPC Network for assigned cases to reflect current case statuses and track case progress.
- Supported front desk operations by routing incoming calls and organizing mail.
Litigation Intern / Legal Assistant
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, Attorneys At Law
Dallas, TX
06.2016 - 08.2022
- Filed legal documents, such as continuances and interventions, under the guidance of paralegals and attorneys.
- Assisted in the transition to a digital platform for the Litigation Department.
- Utilized Oracle and SharePoint to manage documents and track case progress efficiently.
- Ensured timely completion of assignments by maintaining a proactive workflow queue ahead of docket deadlines.
- Conducted calls to obtain defendant service statuses, collaborating with process servers to fullfill service needs for suits.
- Provided backup receptionist support as needed to ensure seamless front office operations.
- Worked alongside paralegals and attorneys to guarantee adherence to legal filing standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas01-2022
Distinguished HS Diploma - Courtroom Law Specialty
Jack E. Singley Academy
Irving, Texas01-2017
Skills
- Notary Public, Comm Expires 04/19/2026
- Oracle
- Sharepoint
- E-Immigration
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Workspace
- Spanish, Native/Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES)
09.2022 - 06.2025
Litigation Intern / Legal Assistant
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, Attorneys At Law
06.2016 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Texas At Arlington
Distinguished HS Diploma - Courtroom Law Specialty
Jack E. Singley Academy