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Maria Paula Bozo

Venezuela

Summary

Detail-oriented bilingual Legal Assistant with 5+ years of experience supporting attorneys in immigration law. Skilled in preparing legal documents, managing case files, and communicating with clients in both English and Spanish. Passionate about helping immigrants navigate complex legal systems with empathy and precision.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Consulate of Italy
Maracaibo, Venezuela
02.2022 - 09.2025
  • Processed visa and citizenship applications per established procedures, issuing valid visas and passports after eligibility verification.
  • Maintained an organized filing system for all incoming documents to ensure accuracy.
  • Reviewed reports, applications, and memos to establish workplace priorities effectively.
  • Provided accurate information to external parties through emails, phone calls, and in-person interactions.
  • Directed inquiries from foreign dignitaries and government officials to appropriate personnel.

Immigration Paralegal

Starr Law Group
Charlotte
10.2023 - 03.2025
  • Monitored case status through computerized management and billing system, processing tracking data and updates.
  • Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
  • Utilized legal software and databases for effective case management and research.
  • Organized court calendar, coordinating daily cases and supervisor meetings.
  • Translated immigration documents to clarify relevance for potential residents.
  • Prepared accurate forms in consultation with clients, submitting applications to appropriate government entities.
  • Reviewed client files regularly, consulting attorneys and generating status reports while managing multiple deadlines.
  • Created detailed timelines of events related to each client's case history.
  • Gathered evidence to support clients' claims during hearings or interviews with USCIS officers.

Immigration Legal Assistant

MBParalegal
Pembroke Pines
08.2018 - 09.2023
  • Translated legal documents between English and Spanish with precision and efficiency.
  • Proofread and edited translated documents to ensure accuracy and clarity.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal files.
  • Organized exhibits and arguments to effectively present evidence for clients.
  • Reviewed immigration forms and documents for completeness and accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Universidad Rafael Urdaneta
Maracaibo, Venezuela
12-2019

Skills

  • Legal document and forms preparation
  • Case management
  • Client communication
  • Document translation
  • Legal research
  • Task prioritization
  • Evidence analysis
  • Case Management Software (Clio, PrimaLaw, Docketwise)
  • Google Workspace / Microsoft Office

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Professional
Italian
Professional

Timeline

Immigration Paralegal

Starr Law Group
10.2023 - 03.2025

Administrative Assistant

Consulate of Italy
02.2022 - 09.2025

Immigration Legal Assistant

MBParalegal
08.2018 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Universidad Rafael Urdaneta

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