SARA VASQUEZ
Monroe,NC
Summary
Immigration Paralegal
Resourceful Immigration Paralegal with solid legal background and fluency in Spanish. Managed client communications for immigration attorneys and assisted in preparation of legal documents for immigration applications. Superb organizational skills and compassionate nature leading to optimum outcomes. Dedicated team player with extensive background in legal support focused on immigration cases and related concerns. Proficient in assisting with visa applications, asylum requests and court cases. Successful at thriving in fast-paced environments and situations involving constant change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
Fogle Law Firm
2022.06 - Current
- Assisted attorneys in preparing complex cases for hearings before USCIS and Immigration Court
- Assisted attorneys in all type of filings before the Immigration Court such as Call Up, Motions, Pleadings, Asylum and Withholding of Removal, and Cancellation of Removal.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of immigration law and regulations, including visa applications, green cards, asylum cases, and deportation proceedings
- Assisted in the preparation of various immigration applications, increasing accuracy and reducing processing times, such as U-Visa certifications, U-Visa applications, VAWA applications, adjustment of status, N-400, and employment authorization applications
- Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple client files simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
- Managed a high volume of cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Facilitated communication between clients, attorneys, consulates and other agencies involved in immigration proceedings.
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation, and determine necessary actions.
- Filed correspondence and legal documents in correct client files and transmitted applicable documentation to courts and government agencies.
- Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
- Maintained immigration attorneys' schedules to enable timely client service delivery.
Immigration Paralegal
Latorre Law Firm
2021.06 - 2022.06
- Maintained professional relationships with clients through regular communication via email, phone calls, and in person
- Compiled evidence for submission with Asylum and Withholding of Removal applications
- Assisted attorneys in preparing applications for before USCIS or the Immigration Court
- Efficiently managed filing systems containing sensitive client information in compliance with confidentiality protocols
- Maintained legal calendar, scheduling appointments, and interviews and providing reminders of court appearances
- Maintained contact with clients to ensure that all deadlines were met throughout the legal process.
- Managed an extensive workload and more than 30 incoming calls and emails as simultaneously meeting with clients and assisting the firm with new hires.
Education
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Immigration Inquiries
- Appointment Scheduling
- Effective Multitasking
- Client Intakes
- Case Support
- Client Relations Skills
- Document drafting
- Legal Research
- Court Document Filing
- Document Preparation
- Cultural Sensitivity
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
Fogle Law Firm
2022.06 - Current
Immigration Paralegal
Latorre Law Firm
2021.06 - 2022.06
Central Piedmont Community College
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