RHONDA TUESDAY
Arverne
Summary
Dynamic Legal Administrative Specialist with a proven track record at the DOJ-EOIR, excelling in case analysis and project management. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to transparency, I effectively trained staff and improved operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with legal standards while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Specialist
DOJ-EOIR-Department of Justice/ Executive Office for Immigration Review
01.2002 - Current
- Analyzed legal decisions and case files to extract relevant evidence for adjudication.
- Developed a program to capture essential case information during court flux posture.
- Promoted transparency and open communication with private bar members to assist respondents.
- Conducted extensive searches for case information using legal statutes and administrative guidelines.
- Collaborated with colleagues on project planning and conflict resolution, enhancing docket completion rates.
- Provided guidance on prioritizing tasks and resolving competing priorities with available resources.
- Managed time-sensitive dockets, including Juvenile Dockets and Family Units, ensuring timely processing.
- Trained new employees, including senior management, on procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Processed, prepared, reviewed, and filed legal documents such as motions, orders, pleadings, affidavits, and evidence.
- Assemble exhibits, pleadings, affidavits, and other legal documents.
- Processed and filed all relief applications, such as I-589, 42B, and 245(I).
- Entered charging documents, such as a Notice to Appear, in the database.
- Assisted multiple immigration judges in court hearings with administrative duties.
- Organized case files for master, individual, and family calendar court proceeding hearings.
- Detailed extraction of relevant information from a larger data set to respond to requests for information.
- Generated, assembled, and provided the required case files to the immigration judge.
- Provided information to visitors and telephone calls regarding case status, such as attorneys, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Counsel, and respondents.
- Out-of-court services receive numerous telephone calls and visitors, and handle substantive questions regarding pending and closed cases.
- Generate and disseminate court calendars, reports, and calendars, which require extensive research and analysis.
- Sort, classify, and file case records.
- Maintain integrity of the filing system by monitoring proper access to records for court personnel, attorneys, and others.
- Prepared case files and audio recordings to fulfill transcript requests, verifying that all necessary materials are properly compiled for transcription.
- Managed cases from opening to closing. Docket all signed orders. Review, identify, and research the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of data entered into case records.
- Expert in planning, prioritizing, and preparing various schedules for one of the largest courts.
- Expert in administrative tasks that involve in-court services operations, such as verifying and ensuring all documents submitted by mail, window, or electronic formats are carefully examined for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the Immigration Court Practice Manual.
Specialist
FIOA( Freedom Information Act)
New York
03.2019 - 06.2023
- Reviewed documents and determine if the information falls under the Freedom of Information Act.
- Determined if the documents contain classified information or information protected under privacy laws when request is made by an office or other organization.
- Performs a wide-range of professional work in multiple administration functions within an organization unit including analysis and project management.
- Issuing acknowledgement letters.
- Reviewing records and applying redaction recommendation
- Assisted the FOIA Officer with organizing records responsive to FOIAs;
- Ability to serve as an independent analyst applying knowledge of legal compliance in accordance with Nara, well-established principles, concepts and methods;
- Ability to work in very fast paced organization. Multitasking is essential.
- Entered new FOIA requests into the FOIA database, utilizing the agency FOIA online tracking system.
- Prepare routine correspondence.
- Maintain records, is privy to confidential information, which may not be discussed freely.
- Worked on special projects related to FOIA processing.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Physiology
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NYSkills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Windows, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Word
- Ability to multitask in a busy environment
- Demonstrate professionalism and a positive attitude
- Reliable, detail oriented, ability to prioritize to meet goals and possess problem solving skills
- Maintaining, analyzing statistical data, and examining a variety of technical legal documents
- Strong training, staff development, and leadership skills
- Skilled problem solver and resourcefulness
- Dependable team player
- Staff Supervision, Training, Microsoft Office, Active Learning, Strong training, staff development, and leadership skills Excellent communication skills and attention to detail and accuracy when dealing with guidelines
References
Available Upon Request, Active Clearance: Secret
Timeline
Specialist
FIOA( Freedom Information Act)
03.2019 - 06.2023
Legal Administrative Specialist
DOJ-EOIR-Department of Justice/ Executive Office for Immigration Review
01.2002 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Physiology
Borough of Manhattan Community College
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