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Education
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Immigration Trainings
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Martha Lara De Ruiz

Sunnyside

Summary

Naturalization Legal Assistant at Nuestra Casa, skilled in legal document preparation and client communication. Enhanced client satisfaction through efficient case management and streamlined filing systems. Bilingual in English and Spanish, adept at fostering strong client relationships while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with legal standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Naturalization Legal Assistant

Nuestra Casa
04.2024 - Current
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal developments and changes in law, ensuring firm's practices remained compliant and effective.
  • Streamlined office operations and reduced retrieval time by implementing efficient filing system for both physical and digital records.
  • Delivered exceptional service to clients by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.


  • Client Correspondence & Filing

Call Client for either biometrics or Interview

Apt. Spreadsheet updated with Biometrics and interviews.

  • Update client on Spreadsheet contract.
  • Client Reminders

Call client and remind them of upcoming Scheduled

appointment.

  • Schedule Mock Interview - N-400 Review

for upcoming Naturalization apps.

  • Filing Day-Naturalized Clients

Call Clients that had their Naturalization Interview and Update spreadsheets.

  • Part One: Open Screening (1st App)

Paralegal Work

Background check

NLS Packet (Trips, Employment, Children, Marriages,

Residential area, and any detainment's or arrests)

Copies of documents ( They must bring ID, Social, Greencard,

and public benefits if necessary).

  • Part Two: Consultation (2nd App)

Legal Revisions

Making sure no additional documents are missing.

  • Prefill-Part Three Case Submission(3rd App)

N-400 Form

G-28 Form

I-912 Fee Waiver Form ( If Client has Active Public Benefits)

1-924 (Request for Reduced Fee if applicable)

(DOJ Accredited Representative Revise before Submission)

  • Translation of legal and non-legal documents





Certified Nursing Assistant

Sunnyside Healthcare Center
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Hospice Aide

Heartlinks Hospice & Palliative Care
12.2017 - 02.2024
  • Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
  • Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
  • Enabled family members'' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring cleanliness and dignity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sunnyside High School
Sunnyside, WA
06-2007

Skills

  • Read, write and speak fluent English and Spanish

Immigration Trainings


  • Planning for Success: Are Immigration Legal Services the Right Fit for Your Organization? Host: Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc, Sep 18, 2024 Virtual 1.0 Hour
  • 21st Annual Immigration Law & Policy Conference. Host: MPI Events, September 30, 2024 Virtual 8.5 Hours
  • ORIA Special Topics Training. Host: Washington State Refugee & Immigrant Assistance, October 18, 2024, Virtual 1 Hour
  • Online Filing Webinar. Host: Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. October 24, 2024, Virtual 1 Hour
  • WNA Grantee-NCP-NCC Training - Post-Election Strategizing Host: One America, November 20, 2024, Virtual 2 Hours
  • One America workshop. Host: One America, January 22, 2025, Virtual 1.5 Hours
  • Federal Legislative, Regulatory, Policy and Practice Updates Host: One America, March 28, 2025, In peron 1.5 Hours

Timeline

Naturalization Legal Assistant

Nuestra Casa
04.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sunnyside Healthcare Center
03.2024 - Current

Hospice Aide

Heartlinks Hospice & Palliative Care
12.2017 - 02.2024

High School Diploma -

Sunnyside High School
Martha Lara De Ruiz