Rosa E Gomez
Omaha,Nebraska
Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) legal professional with experience in immigration and criminal law, and exposure to family law. Adaptable and collaborative team player skilled in managing attorney calendars, coordinating court filings, preparing legal documents, and handling billing. Experienced in managing heavy caseloads and supporting clients through complex and sensitive situations. Eager to support legal operations with proven adaptability and dedication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
402Legal
Omaha, NE
03.2024 - Current
- Assists in case preparation for a substantial volume of cases.
- Gather and organize supporting evidence and documentation for attorney review.
- Managing the assembly and preparation of a broad range of USCIS forms, including I-130, I-485, I-751, I-90, I-821, I-765, N-400, and I-589, along with all required evidence and documentation packets.
- Draft responses to Requests for Evidence (RFE) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID).
- Assisting in drafting and preparing filing for removal defense and immigration court proceedings, ensuring compliance with EOIR procedures and deadlines.
- Conduct legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
- Draft immigration legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs for attorney review.
- Organize open case files and maintained accurate records of client interactions and correspondence.
- Contribute to client retention by delivering exceptional support services.
- Assist the attorney during the discovery processes.
- Manage deadlines effectively to ensure timely filing of documents and applications.
- Update clients on case progress, maintaining clear communication regarding legal proceedings.
- Manage scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Support some family law operations by assisting attorney in drafting complaints, motions, and answers while ensuring timely provision of discovery documentation.
- Transitioned to Paralegal demonstrating increased responsibility in case management and client support.
- Produce and mailed invoices, payment reminders, and financial notices.
- Support effective communication during consultations through accurate Spanish to English translation.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Supervise staff time tracking and processed invoicing statements via Clio to ensure prompt billing for client services.
- Evaluated contracts and agreements for accuracy, identifying potential issues during consultations.
- Organized and maintained closed files within firm system for efficient retrieval.
- Coordinated front-desk operations, including attorney calendar management, client meeting scheduling, answering the phone and mailing correspondence to ensure efficient communication and customer support.
Criminal Legal Assistant/Office Manager
Forney Law Firm LLC
Omaha, NE
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Provided essential support to the attorney by independently overseeing all criminal cases.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support the attorney in all criminal cases.
- Managed attorney's calendar, scheduling appointments and court dates.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records in electronic document management systems.
- Aided in Spanish translations during client meetings and consultations to support effective communication and thorough documentation for attorney assessment.
- Supported attorney before and after hearings by providing translation services.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task.
- Coordinated office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and communication between departments.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Served as a conduit between the attorney and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Assisted with payroll processing, verifying hours worked and ensuring timely disbursement of wages.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, facilitating efficient payroll processing.
Criminal Legal Assistant
TLN LAW LLC
Omaha, NE
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Organized and maintained attorney's calendar, guaranteeing accurate scheduling of court appearances and effective client appointment management.
- Drafted legal documents, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Facilitated communication by translating documents into Spanish for clients.
- Supported attorney during concurrent hearings.
- Managed case files, maintaining accurate records and facilitating efficient retrieval.
- Conducted legal research to support the attorneys in case preparation.
- Assisted in trial preparation, organizing exhibits and preparing necessary materials for hearings.
- Assisted during depositions.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate status of their cases.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Maintained strong multitasking, attention to detail and the ability to manage high workload independently in a fast paced legal environment.
Education
No Degree - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE10-2021
High School Diploma -
Nuestra Senora De Lourdeds
Venezuela08-2014
Skills
- Adaptability to Firm-specific System and procedures
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Attention to detail and quality control
- Proficient in MS office
- Proficient in Clio, LawPay, and Docketwise
- Familiar with Google Workspace
- Document drafting
- Calendar and case management
- E-filing through state court e-filing system
- File organization
- Exhibit preparation
- Evidence collection and organization
- Document review and organization
- USCIS petitions preparation
- Discovery preparation
- Ability to handle high-volume caseloads
- Experience with client billing and invoicing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Paralegal
402Legal
03.2024 - Current
Criminal Legal Assistant/Office Manager
Forney Law Firm LLC
01.2024 - 03.2024
Criminal Legal Assistant
TLN LAW LLC
08.2021 - 01.2024
No Degree - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Metropolitan Community College
High School Diploma -
Nuestra Senora De Lourdeds