A self motivate paralegal professional with proven research, information analysis and writing skills. A resourceful team member experienced in handling a wide range of paralegal activities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Attorney
Law Firm
Maracaibo , Zulia
10.2011 - 04.2018
Specializing in litigation of family cases – including family law cases – divorce and child custody; and collection cases
Developed and implemented litigation, discovery, settlement, and trial strategies
Provided legal advice on issues that arose from lawsuits
Represented clients in mediations, arbitration, and settlements negotiations
Negotiated, wrote, and reviewed contracts.
Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
Foster Care/Adoption Case Manager
Safe Haven
Houston, TX
01.2021 - Current
Monitored and evaluated 15- 30 foster children's adjustment in foster home
Supported and counseled foster and biological parents efforts to care for children and youth
Utilized Connections database systems to document and maintain detailed case notes and Child Assessment Service Plans
Provided comprehensive casework services; located resources and made referrals to provide aid for the families and to facilitate reunification or adoption
Maintain regular contact with attorneys, therapists, and CASA workers and other providers
Followed all company policies and procedures regarding confidentiality of information
Conducted home visit and home studies of families housing foster care children
Documented client data into ER and conducted contact logs of client phone calls
Adoptive families in preparing all necessary paperwork.
Paralegal Volunteer
Fuente De Esperanza
Houston , TX
03.2021 - Current
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Established knowledge-sharing culture through focused communications to publicize benefits.
Identified appropriate judicial decisions relevant to cases.
Preparing and filling out immigration forms such as Tps, adjusted status, work permits, asylums, travel permits, visa extensions, etc,
Education
Paralegal -
HCC
Houston
06.2022
Master's Degree - Civil Process
University of Zulia
2016
Law - Law Enforcement
University of Zulia
Venezuela
10.2011
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, PDF, Google Drive, Zoom Communication, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Problem, Extend Reach System
Solving, Empathy, Patience and Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal Volunteer
Fuente De Esperanza
03.2021 - Current
Foster Care/Adoption Case Manager
Safe Haven
01.2021 - Current
Associate Attorney
Law Firm
10.2011 - 04.2018
Paralegal -
HCC
Master's Degree - Civil Process
University of Zulia
Law - Law Enforcement
University of Zulia
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