Miguel Rodriguez
Salinas,CA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced legal professional with a strong academic background in philosophy, ethics, and criminal justice, seeking admission to Monterey College of Law's JD program to deepen legal expertise and pursue a career in law.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager and Immigration Specialist
Chris Cain Law
07.2024 - Current
- Manage a diverse caseload, overseeing case progression from intake to resolution, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of legal documents.
- Specialization in immigration law advising clients on petitions, applications, and compliance with federal regulations.
- Specialized in criminal law matters, including reviewing discovery materials with clients, maintaining current court updates, and assisting with overall case management.
- Coordinate with attorneys and clients to facilitate efficient case workflows, maintaining organized records and meeting critical deadlines.
- Provide empathetic and professional support to clients, ensuring clear communication and responsiveness to inquiries.
Legal Assistant
Michael P. Karr & Associates
05.2019 - 05.2024
- Supervised deadlines and consistently achieved or surpassed budgetary and sales goals
- Maintained quarterly communication with the firm accountant regarding business and trust accounts, budgets, and goals
- Effectively managed multiple calendars, ensuring appointments and deadlines were met promptly
- Greeted clients, provided case information, and liaised with attorneys and USCIS officers
- Scheduled appointments in accordance with deadlines and monitored receipt of essential documents
- Conducted filing and data input tasks, including heavy document translation and occasional interpretation at USCIS in Sacramento
- Played a key role in building and maintaining positive client relations, monitoring client payments, and providing frequent client/attorney interpretation
- Managed a diverse caseload while conducting thorough legal research and providing comprehensive administrative support to attorneys
- Drafted legal documents, communicated with clients from diverse backgrounds, and coordinated with government agencies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Criminal Justice
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA05.2025
Skills
- Proficient in criminal law
- Proficient in immigration cases
- Understanding of legal procedures
- Understanding of compliance requirements
- Research skills
- Analyzing case law
- Analyzing statutes
- Identifying case issues
- Spotting potential legal challenges
- Proposing resolutions
- Assisting attorneys
- Case preparation
- Drafting documents
- Organizing evidence
- Developing legal arguments
- Critical thinking
- Analytical skills
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Drafting legal documents
- Client correspondence
- Detail-oriented
- Organizational abilities
- Time-management abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Case Manager and Immigration Specialist
Chris Cain Law
07.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
Michael P. Karr & Associates
05.2019 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Criminal Justice
Sacramento State University