MARIA ORTEGA
San Antonio,USA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Delgado Law Firm PLLC
12.2024 - 11.2025
- Assisted in preparing immigration forms and case packets
- Communicated with clients and ensured documentation accuracy
- Maintained case organization and client confidentiality
Advocacy Fellow
Breakthrough Advocacy Fellows Program
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed strategic communication and advocacy skills to engage state leaders during the 88th legislative session
- Focused on college access, equity, and student success initiatives
ELA Summer School Instructor
AmeriCorps
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Served as an ELA summer school instructor for middle school students
- Supported academic enrichment for underserved youth in Manor and Del Valle ISD
Activist
Youth Rise Texas
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Educated local communities about voting rights and civic engagement
- Advocated for social justice and community empowerment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and Law
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Skills
- Canva
- Microsoft Office
- Google Drive
- My Case
- Cerenade
- Communication
- Organization
- Advocacy
- Client Relations
- Team collaboration
- Calendar management
- Administrative assistance
- File organization
- Document preparation
- Friendly, positive attitude
Languages
Spanish: Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Delgado Law Firm PLLC
12.2024 - 11.2025
Advocacy Fellow
Breakthrough Advocacy Fellows Program
12.2022 - 02.2023
Activist
Youth Rise Texas
06.2021 - 07.2022
ELA Summer School Instructor
AmeriCorps
06.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and Law
The University of Texas At San Antonio