Oneylis Mendoza
Austin,TX
Summary
A detailed-oriented and knowledgeable paralegal with over 8 years of experience assisting U.S attorneys in different areas of law. Adept at conducting all legal matters with professionalism and critical thinking; capable of handling fast paced environments and working under pressure with strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to follow company standards, rules, and procedures. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Immigration Paralegal
Foster LLP
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Prepare, review and file non immigrant and immigrant visa petitions or applications related to business, investment and employment based processes, with extensive experience in case types, such as: E-1, E-2, L-1A, L-1B, H-1B, H-3, TNs, O-1, EB-1, and I-140.
- Confer with attorneys and comply with their established legal strategies, and assist them in formulating responses to RFEs and NOID.
- Research immigration and government regulations, case law and procedures to support client cases.
- Communicate extensively with clients to handle routine client requires, obtain necessary information and documentation to initiate and prepare cases, schedule visa interviews, provide case status, immigration procedures; and escalate issues to attorneys when appropriate.
- Interface with government agencies and administrative offices to address problems, request, and concerns related to client cases.
- Maintain and update database, run reports to monitor cases status and expirations.
Immigration Paralegal
GALER LAW FIRM, PLLC
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Prepare immigration cases assigned, for non-immigrant visas, such as: H-1B, L1A, E-1, E-2, and TNs.
- Prepare and file family based petitions including: I-130, I-485, I-864, and additional applications such as Work Authorization (I-765), Removal of Conditions (I-751), Replacement of Green Card (I-90), Change/Extension of Status (I-539).
- Prepare affidavits, waivers and translation for ongoing cases.
- Monitor status of all filed cases
- Contact USCIS and U.S Consulate or Embassies, to follow up on filed cases, provide information requested by these agencies. or to address client requests.
- Communicate with clients to provide cases status, request documentation and information to prepare cases and inform them of legal procedures under attorney's supervision.
- Research law and keep track of immigration law updates.
Personal Injury and Civil Legal Assistant
ADAM J. STEINBERG, P.A
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Assist attorney in all phases of cases: pre-litigation, settling and court / trial appearances.
- Draft motions, notices, subpoenas, responses, answers to interrogatories and other discovery requests; and prepare all other correspondence in professional writing.
- E-file pleadings through online e-filing system, schedule hearings, court appearances, mediations, and depositions.
- Research state court procedures, e-filing and e-serving requirements, case law and litigation procedures to support client cases.
- Manage practitioner agenda, schedule appointments and meetings.
- Assist clients on routine inquiries, gather information and provide status updates.
Probate Legal Assistant
VINCENT & SCARDINA, P.A
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Assist attorney in drafting motions, notices, subpoenas, discovery requests, and all other professional correspondence
- E-file pleadings through online e-filing system, schedule hearings, court appearances, mediations, and depositions.
- Be in charge of client billing, expense reimbursements, bill payment, and other tasks related to probate accounting.
- Organize physical files and maintain electronic files and clients database.
- Manage practitioner agenda, schedule appointments and meetings.
- Act as a liaison between clients and attorneys in order to gather information and to provide status updates.
Administrative Assistant
SANTOS & COMPANY P.A,
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Draft various types of correspondences in professional writing.
- Organize office operations and administrative procedures, handle incoming-outgoing mail and assist practitioner in other clerical duties.
- Manage account payables and receivables of the practice, review statements of reconciliation, input data into accounting system and submit invoices to clients,
- Develop an effective filing system to monitor and update client cases.
- Negotiate the purchase of office supplies and equipment in accordance with company budgetary restrictions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supervision And Management
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2025
Certificate - Accounting - Level 1
Austin Community College
Austin, TX12.2024
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2016
J.D. - Foreign Attorney
Universidad Del Zulia
Venezuela04.2004
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communicator
- Strong sense of accountability
- Time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Problem solver with critical thinking and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and adaptable to comply with simultaneous demands
- Legal research and drafting
- Client service oriented
- Teamwork supporter
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Immigration Paralegal
Foster LLP
01.2021 - 01.2023
Immigration Paralegal
GALER LAW FIRM, PLLC
05.2018 - 07.2020
Personal Injury and Civil Legal Assistant
ADAM J. STEINBERG, P.A
01.2015 - 08.2016
Probate Legal Assistant
VINCENT & SCARDINA, P.A
02.2013 - 12.2014
Administrative Assistant
SANTOS & COMPANY P.A,
01.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Supervision And Management
Broward College
Certificate - Accounting - Level 1
Austin Community College
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Broward College
J.D. - Foreign Attorney
Universidad Del Zulia
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