Maria Fernanda Ortega
San Diego,CA
Summary
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
Los Angeles Immigration Attorneys
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive
materials accessible to all firm lawyers. - Trained and managed 1 employee in best practices and protocols to
realize maximum productivity. - Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Worked in numerous case types: I-130 petitions, I-485 Adjustment of
Status, Consular cases, Advance Parole. - Case Management for more than 100 cases.
Immigration Paralegal
Global Immigration Partners
Calabasas, CA
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Responsible for preparing wide range of immigration applications petitions , benefits including: I-130, I-485, I-131, I-485 J, N-400, I-765, I-360, I-600, I-751, I-601 Waivers, I-824, I-944, U-Visa, Consular, I-821 Deferred Action, TPS, Asylum, Re Entry Permits
- Provided United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with information about case changes or problems
- Assisted clients with immigration application completion to improve timeliness of case review and disposition
- Performed case management
- Monitored deadlines and updated case reports
- Managed extensive caseload per week
- Consulted with foreign nationals on immigrant visas and resolved routine and non-routine questions
- Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome
Immigration Paralegal
Law Offices of Gustavo Mora
Los Angeles, CA
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Answered all incoming calls, directed calls
- Provided case status updates to clients
- Helped attorney with calendar managing: Consultations, USCIS interviews, court appearances
- Supervised, trained student interns
- Drafted Motions to Reopen, Inadmissibility Waivers and Consular process
- Prepared forms of Cancellation of Removal (42B) (42A), Asylum Applications, U-Visa Certifications, Adjustment of Status and Work Permits
- Prepared court filings-packets for submission as assigned
- Worked with clients to gather necessary information and documentation in order to prepare applications, petitions and filings
- Translated documents, Declarations from Spanish to English or vice versa
- Helped clients translate their Adjustment of Status and Naturalization in person interviews from English to Spanish at United States Citizenship and Immigrations Services Center
- Identified potential issues and proactively escalated to manager to reduce barriers
- Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation
Education
Certificate Program in Project Management - College of Professional And Global Education
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Global Politics
California State University , Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2014
Associate of Arts - Sociology, Behavioral And Social Sciences Division
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06.2011
Skills
- Multitasker
- Meeting Coordination
- Bilingual and bi-literate in English Spanish
- Excellent writing and verbal proficiency
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Business Planning
- Case Management
- Presentations and Public Speaking
- Customer Service
- Project Organization
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
Los Angeles Immigration Attorneys
09.2021 - 01.2022
Immigration Paralegal
Global Immigration Partners
08.2016 - 07.2020
Immigration Paralegal
Law Offices of Gustavo Mora
12.2014 - 07.2016
Certificate Program in Project Management - College of Professional And Global Education
California State University - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Global Politics
California State University , Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Sociology, Behavioral And Social Sciences Division
El Camino College
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