MONICA V. GARCIA TREVINO
Houston
Summary
Resourceful legal professional adept at completing tasks efficiently and on time. Specialize in legal research, document preparation, and case management. Excel in critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills to navigate complex legal environments effectively. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and upholding the integrity of all proceedings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Benjamin Roberts Law
Houston
08.2025 - Current
- Manage a caseload of approximately 25 active personal injury matters, serving as the primary point of contact.
- Draft demands and counterdemands summarizing medical treatment, liability, and damages.
- Communicate with medical providers to obtain records, bills, and treatment updates.
- Order police reports and summarize key facts for attorney review.
- Draft correspondence and case summaries used in negotiation strategy.
- Recognized by supervising attorney for strong communication and reliability.
Pro Bono Legal Aid Volunteer
Charlotte Immigration Court
Charlotte
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted unrepresented individuals with EOIR filings, including E‑33 and motions to change venue.
- Translated documents, prepared filing packets, and supported in-person filings.
- Helped streamline court processes for pro se individuals.
Paralegal
Abogados Para Hispanos, LLC
Charlotte
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Prepared legal briefs, affidavits, declarations, motions, and EOIR filings for humanitarian immigration matters.
- Maintained case files and ensured compliance with court deadlines.
- Conducted bilingual client interviews and prepared clients for hearings.
- Requested U Visa and VAWA certifications and tracked agency responses.
- Conducted legal research and compiled evidence packets.
- Interned with firm during Summers 2020–2023.
Bilingual Phonebanker
Mi Familia Vota
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted bilingual voter outreach to support civic participation among Hispanic communities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Public Policy, Education
The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2023
Skills
- Legal Research
- Drafting
- Client Communication
- Case Management
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Adobe
- Filevine
- Court filing
- Administrative support
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Adobe
- Filevine
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
- Italian, Basic
First Generation
First-generation college graduate, American, and law school applicant.
Pro Bono And Community Experience
- Charlotte Immigration Court, Charlotte, NC, Pro Bono Legal Aid Volunteer, 08/23, 08/25, Assisted unrepresented individuals with EOIR filings, including E‑33 and motions to change venue., Translated documents, prepared filing packets, and supported in-person filings., Helped streamline court processes for pro se individuals.
- Mi Familia Vota, Bilingual Phonebanker, 08/24, 11/24, Conducted bilingual voter outreach to support civic participation among Hispanic communities.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Benjamin Roberts Law
08.2025 - Current
Bilingual Phonebanker
Mi Familia Vota
08.2024 - 11.2024
Pro Bono Legal Aid Volunteer
Charlotte Immigration Court
08.2023 - 08.2025
Paralegal
Abogados Para Hispanos, LLC
04.2023 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Public Policy, Education
The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill