Samantha Eliceche
Carbondale,IL
Summary
Adept Legal Assistant with a proven track record at Latino Immigration and Legal Center, showcasing expertise in immigration law and bilingual document preparation. Excelled in legal drafting and client interviewing, enhancing case efficiency. Renowned for meticulous legal research and compassionate client support, I bring both critical analytical skills and empathetic communication to every case.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Associate
The Immigration Project – Asylum Clinic
Carbondale, IL
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Interviewing clients for asylum eligibility.
- Filled out forms to determine the eligibility of the clients.
- Assisted with client requests and answered questions.
Legal Assistant
Latino Immigration and Legal Center
Aurora, IL
07.2019 - 05.2024
- Translate documents from Spanish to English and vice versa for the attorney, including certificates, letters, and other provided materials
- Assist the attorney during intake interviews and court interviews by providing translation services
- Compile I-601 waivers by collaborating with documentation supplied by the client
- Draft legal briefs
- Complete applications for citizenship, green card renewal, deferred action for childhood arrivals, and adjustment of status
- Collect client fingerprints for immigration purposes
- Conduct legal research on immigration case law and compile supporting evidence for court proceedings
Education
J.D. - Juris Doctor Degree in The Law
Southern Illinois University, Simmons School of Law
Carbondale, IL05-2027
B.A. - Political Science, Pre-law and Minor in Psychology
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL05-2022
A.A. - Political Science and Minor in Spanish and Psychology
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL05-2020
Skills
- Immigration inquiries
- Legal research
- Document preparation
- Legal writing
- Interview preparation
- Bilingual, verbal in English and Spanish
- Bilingual, writing in English, and Spanish
- Document review
- Legal drafting
- Immigration law
- Client interviewing
- Microsoft office and outlook proficiency
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Clinic Associate
The Immigration Project – Asylum Clinic
10.2024 - 11.2024
Legal Assistant
Latino Immigration and Legal Center
07.2019 - 05.2024
J.D. - Juris Doctor Degree in The Law
Southern Illinois University, Simmons School of Law
B.A. - Political Science, Pre-law and Minor in Psychology
Benedictine University
A.A. - Political Science and Minor in Spanish and Psychology
Waubonsee Community College
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