Mariah Munn
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated Immigration Paralegal with diversified professional background. Proficient in the preparation of immigrant and non-immigrant petitions, especially O-1, EB-1, and EB-2 NIW. Exceptional ability in writing, communication, time management, and attention to detail. Highly efficient and deadline-oriented. Driven to approach all situations, professional or otherwise, with creativity, empathy, and compassion. Skilled pianist.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
Berry, Appleman & Leiden LLP
09.2022 - Current
- Drafting, assembling, and filing immigrant petitions, with a focus on O-1/EB-1/EB-2 NIW case types.
- Conducting legal research and crafting individualized support letters and other evidentiary documentation.
- Researched law literature, databases and public information to investigate case issues.
- Developed comprehensive client case list and performed continuous file maintenance to promote accuracy and information compliance.
- Consulted with foreign nationals on non-immigrant and immigrant visas and resolved routine and non-routine questions.
- Edited and proofread legal documents and other supporting documentation to verify accuracy.
Immigration Paralegal
The Law Firm Of Sim, Parvathaneni & Brown
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Drafted, assembled, and filed immigrant and non-immigrant petitions.
- Conducted legal research to write and submit responses to RFE and NOID issuances.
- Illustrated green card and immigration processes and managed communication channels with clientele to provide high level of service and consultation to immigration inquiries.
- Created and managed processes and procedures to coordinate documentation for visa processing on immigrant and non-immigrant petitions.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Household Manager
Sara Gonzalez
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Instruct children in activities designed to promote social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
- Prepare weekly meal plan/nutritious meals following prescribed dietary restrictions.
- Schedule and provide timely transportation to weekly appointments and events.
- Perform assorted housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, errands, etc.
Lead Pastry Chef
Market Street
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXUniversity of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PAUniversity of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MIBachelor of Science - Sociology
University of North Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX05.2017
Skills
- Global Immigration Filings and Case Strategy
- Case Management
- Deadline/Time Management
- Exceptional Writer
- Legal Research
- Document Preparation
- Records Management
- Proficient in MS Office
- Strategy Preparation
- Proofreading and Editing
- Technical Writing
- News Writing
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
Berry, Appleman & Leiden LLP
09.2022 - Current
Immigration Paralegal
The Law Firm Of Sim, Parvathaneni & Brown
08.2020 - 09.2022
Household Manager
Sara Gonzalez
08.2019 - 08.2020
Lead Pastry Chef
Market Street
06.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of North Texas At Dallas