Mayra Cerezal Rerdanoski

• Reviewed and drafted legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conducted research and analyzed case law for use in litigation proceedings.
• Met with opposing counsel to discuss settlement options or negotiate agreements.
• Attended hearings at the state level.
• Assisted senior attorneys with trial preparation activities such as witness interviews and deposition practice sessions.

• VIT Program

- Support the team by providing document translation services, from Spanish to English and vice versa.

- Successfully meet tight deadlines and prioritize translation tasks to contribute to the organization's mission of providing legal aid to underserved communities.

• Training for the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)'s Program.

• Specialize in U-Visas and Waivers, handling cases from start to finish.
• Communicate regularly with clients, immigration officials, and relevant agencies to ensure proper case progress and compliance.
• Prepare and submit visa applications, supporting documents, and waivers on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with a team of paralegals and Senior attorneys to strategize case approaches and ensure timely completion of casework.
• Prepared litigation strategies for clients in civil law cases.

• Learned to spot issues and strengthen my client-centered interviewing skills while working under the guidance of experienced Harriett Buhai Center attorneys.

• Prepared case reports for clerks and judge by attending and taking notes on family trials.
• Reviewed and analyzed proposed orders and judgments considering applicable laws.

• Assisted with client interviews and immigration case documentation.
• Wrote and filed documents on schedule with immigration court on behalf of attorney.
• Prepared clients for consulate interviews.
• Responded to requests for evidence.
• Arranged delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.

• Analyzed documents from Department of Children and Family Services.
• Processed socio-economic information from Mexico in international custody cases.
• Assisted immigration lawyers with Mexican nationals seeking legal services.

• Negotiated in labor law with opposing groups or individuals in to reach resolutions, avoid litigation and accomplish employee - employer goals.
• Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
• Debriefed and worked closely with lead attorney at trials and hearings.
• Conducted due diligence investigations and reporting to present legal opinions for labor law clients.