Angeles Guadalupe Serna Contreras
Dallas ,Tx
Summary
Driven and passionate immigration paralegal aspiring to become an immigration attorney. I began interning at a law firm at 16 and quickly advanced to a waiver paralegal, gaining hands-on experience in case management, client communication, and legal documentation. Graduated with a high school diploma and an Associate of Science in May 2024, and immediately pursued a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice while continuing to work in immigration law. Skilled in waiver preparation, National Visa Center (NVC) monitoring, consular processing transitions, and legal research. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel, with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Dedicated to advocating for clients and ensuring a smooth experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
Law Offices of Erika N. Salter, P.C.
Dallas , TX
06.2022 - Current
- Waiver Case Management: Handle waiver applications from start to finish, ensuring all required documentation is collected and submitted accurately.
- Client Consultations: Meet with clients to explain the waiver process, gather supporting evidence, and ensure compliance with immigration requirements.
- NVC Monitoring: Track case progress through the National Visa Center (NVC), follow up on pending matters, and provide updates to clients.
- Biometrics Coordination: Contact clients to schedule and confirm biometrics appointments, ensuring the timely completion of the process.
- Case Progression: Transfer approved waivers to the consular processing department, ensuring a smooth transition for the next phase of the immigration process.
- Legal Documentation: Prepare, review, and organize legal documents, affidavits, and supporting evidence for waiver applications.
- Independent Case Handling: Manage a full caseload with minimal supervision, demonstrating efficiency, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
- Closed Case Filing: Organized and archived closed case files, ensuring proper record-keeping and compliance with firm protocols.
- Data Entry: Entered case details into Excel spreadsheets for tracking and reporting purposes.
- Administrative Support: Assisted paralegals and attorneys with case preparation, document organization, and general office tasks.
- Courtroom Experience: I shadowed attorneys at court hearings, gaining firsthand experience in legal proceedings and case advocacy.
Education
Bachelors in Criminal Justice -
University of North Texas At Dallas
Dallas 05-2026
High School Diploma -
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
Dallas, TX05-2024
Associate of Science -
Cedar Valley Dallas College
Dallas, TX05-2024
Skills
Technical skills
- Case Management
- Legal research
- Document preparation
- Exhibit preparation
- Proofreading
- Microsoft Office and Excel Proficiency
- Data entry and record-keeping
Administrative Proficiency
- Appointment scheduling
- Organization and prioritization
- Time Management
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Confidentiality and discretion
Client and communication skills
- Client communication
- Client Advocacy
- Interpersonal skills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Team Collaboration
- Multilingual Proficiency
Personal qualities
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Hard worker
- Honest
- Passionate
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
Law Offices of Erika N. Salter, P.C.
06.2022 - Current
Bachelors in Criminal Justice -
University of North Texas At Dallas
High School Diploma -
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
Associate of Science -
Cedar Valley Dallas College
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