Mariela Sanchez Soto
DeKalb,IL
Summary
Dynamic Legal Assistant/Paralegal with a proven track record at Hispanic American Legal Services ltd, showcasing expertise in legal drafting and a knack for building strong client relationships. Excelled in handling complex cases, demonstrating exceptional time management and bilingual communication skills. Renowned for leadership and meticulous legal document preparation, contributing to streamlined operations and enhanced client satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Hispanic American Legal Services ltd
Naperville, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Explain in detail list of documents clients will need for their case
- Sign contracts with clients if needed
- In charge of my own cases as well as in charge of assisting attorneys
- Receive documents and scan them into Docketwise
- Follow up with clients with documents and information they have pending
- Prepare different forms with necessary information for each application
- File forms when they are ready ( if Efiled)
- Prepare application packages once client has signed so that it can be sent out to immigration
- Receive phone calls and assist clients or potential clients
- Schedule appointments accordingly
- Inform clients of necessary payments needed
Account Manager and Staffing Recruiter
Sure Staff
DeKalb, IL
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Answer phones and inform of current job openings, assist with any issues current employees may have regarding their employment
- Assist anyone who walks into our office
- Assist potential employees with their application and ensure all documents are filled out currently
- Submit EVERIFY, background checks and perform drug tests for applicants
- Draft and submit staffing reports to one of our companies
- Ensure employees are clocking in and out and keeping up with the attendance policy
- Complete fill rate performance reports
- Schedules and cancel employees depending on staffing request from company
- Schedule and hold orientations for new employees and ensure their badges are ready for their first day
- Ensure we are recruiting employees when production starts to rise
Receptionist/Legal Assistant
The Cosentino Law Firm, LLC
DeKalb, IL
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Answer phone calls from existing and potential clients
- Complete intake from potential clients regarding their case
- File and scan documents
- Mediate relationship between potential clients and attorneys
- Draft and file court documents
- Assist clients with completing court documents
- Assist attorneys with research and discovery
- Organize client files in chronological order
- Translate for attorneys and clients when needed
- Manage social media and create content
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science: International Politics and World Languages and Cultures: Spanish and Hispanic Studies with a minor in Latin and Latino Studies
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL09.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Dependable
- Communication Skills
- Translation
- Leadership
- Writing and editing
- Translation verification
- Fluent in Spanish
- Interpretation proficiency
- Legal document preparation
- Relationship building
- Scheduling
- Time management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Hispanic American Legal Services ltd
06.2024 - Current
Account Manager and Staffing Recruiter
Sure Staff
12.2023 - 06.2024
Receptionist/Legal Assistant
The Cosentino Law Firm, LLC
01.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science: International Politics and World Languages and Cultures: Spanish and Hispanic Studies with a minor in Latin and Latino Studies
Northern Illinois University
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