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Organizations-Pipeline to Practice Foundation, Inc.
Organizations-Pipeline to Practice Foundation, Inc.
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SAMANTHA (SAM) HERNANDEZ

SAMANTHA (SAM) HERNANDEZ

Litigation Paralegal
Brandon,MS

Summary

Bilingual military professional and J.D. candidate effective at leading teams to accomplish ambitious goals. Deadline-oriented and skillful in handling multiple time-critical tasks simultaneously.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Resume Writer/Reviewer

Indeed Career Services
Remote, Remote
03.2022 - Current
  • Evaluate and review job seeker resumes by conducting thorough, 10-15 minute video reviews according to Indeed resume writing guidelines, ultimately leading to well-informed and prepared individuals entering the job market
  • Conduct detailed account of work product while handling multiple time-sensitive tasks simultaneously and effectively, leading to an increase in trust among staff to assign reviews on a consistent basis
  • Incorporate unique writing tactics for each specific job seeker so that they may gather a fundamental understanding of the necessary processes to tailor their resume content to any job application they find interest in

Litigation Paralegal

MS Attorney General’s Office
Jackson, MS
04.2021 - Current
  • Assist Criminal Appeals Division attorneys in day-to-day tasks such as performing legal research, preparing legal pleadings, organizing discovery & other trial and appellate documents, completing tables of authorities & contents for legal briefs
  • Communicate with various Circuit Court, District Court, and Supreme Court clerks daily regarding case statuses & records retrieval, ultimately providing information & physical records to attorneys for further preparation of cases
  • Maintain physical & electronic case filings and spreadsheets daily to ensure the overall accurate record and management of pertinent data within agency databases

Soldier/Trainer

MS Army National Guard
Jackson, MS
10.2018 - Current
  • Trained soldiers & helped prepare in organization prior to them shipping to Basic Combat Training by teaching classes on weapons training, medical evacuations & care, educational benefits, as well as full-time military job opportunities.
  • Conducted physical fitness and height/weight assessments to soldiers upon their arrival from CT to ensure overall compliance with Army fitness and health guidelines for prime combat readiness
  • Facilitated recruiting and outreach events in surrounding communities and school campuses to aid in accomplishing yearly enlistment recruiting & retention standards

Immigration Paralegal

Law Offices of Ali & Associates
Ridgeland, MS
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Communicated with clients on the process & statuses of cases to gather pertinent information to properly prepare their USCIS immigration proceeding documents & filings for submittal, as well as writing successful bonds, paroles, and appellate briefs to submit to ICE/CIA officials and judges
  • Contacted U.S. Embassies & Consulate’s through email and formal letters regarding expedite requests & inquiries on cases, completing Ombudsman Requests if no information is provided on previously submitted applications
  • Regularly translated for clients & potential clients while conducting intakes and investigations and authoring affidavits, leading to growth in establishing client-attorney relationships

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
08.2018 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
08.2018 - 12.2020

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
08.2015 - 05.2018

Skills

Training coordination

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Interests

Immigration Law

Civil Rights Law

Animal Welfare Law

Timeline

Resume Writer/Reviewer

Indeed Career Services
03.2022 - Current

Litigation Paralegal

MS Attorney General’s Office
04.2021 - Current

Immigration Paralegal

Law Offices of Ali & Associates
11.2020 - 04.2021

Soldier/Trainer

MS Army National Guard
10.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Mississippi College
08.2018 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies

Mississippi College
08.2018 - 12.2020

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
08.2015 - 05.2018

Organizations-Pipeline to Practice Foundation, Inc.

Pipeline to Practice is a non-profit, attorney-led organization committed to the advancement of diverse law students as they enter the legal field, providing them with the support and tools necessary to succeed in law school. Honored to have been chosen as a 2022 Pipeline to Practice Fellow as I begin my journey of becoming an immigration/civil rights attorney!

Organizations-Pipeline to Practice Foundation, Inc.

Pipeline to Practice is a non-profit, attorney-led organization committed to the advancement of diverse law students as they enter the legal field, providing them with the support and tools necessary to succeed in law school. Honored to have been chosen as a 2022 Pipeline to Practice Fellow as I begin my journey of becoming an immigration/civil rights attorney!

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