Paola Galvan
Summary
Immigration Legal Assistant with 5+ years experience in Immigration. Expert in preparation of employment based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions. Posses Knowledge of federal statutes and regulations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Valles Law Group
3700 N. Main St Houston, Texas 77009
09.2021 - Current
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing and filing petitions, applications and appeals to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation, and determine necessary actions.
- Explained visa rules and regulations to comply with Department of Labor and Department of State standards.
- Prepared affidavits, waivers, translations, and asylum requests for ongoing cases.
- Coordinated appointments with clients for attorney consultations, improving scheduling efficiency within the office environment.
Legal Assistant
Simon Law Group
Houston, Texas
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Managed and prepared Immigration cases for a variety of clients, including family based petitions, asylum applications, Naturalization, Vawa, Adjust of status, Waivers, Visas, Bond hearings and Removal proceedings.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Legal Assistant
Justice B Adjei
Houston, TX
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northside High School
05.2009
Skills
- Immigration Law
- Deportation
- Naturalization
- Citizenship
- Asylum
- Visas
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Valles Law Group
09.2021 - Current
Legal Assistant
Simon Law Group
04.2018 - 05.2020
Legal Assistant
Justice B Adjei
10.2017 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Northside High School