Stephanie Solorzano
Summary
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Kids In Need Of Defense
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of various immigration applications.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients through empathetic understanding of their unique situations and goals.
- Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of USCIS forms and requirements, ensuring complete application packages for clients.
- Prepared affidavits, waivers and translations for ongoing cases.
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation and determine necessary actions.
Family Legal Assistant
Gomez Law PLLC
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Immigration Legal Assistant
Gomez Law PLLC
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Liaised with coworkers and immigration clients to answer questions, resolve issues and explain immigration policy.
- Corresponded with current and prospective clients to obtain information and enable effective case development.
- Illustrated immigration processes and managed communication channels to provide high level of service and consultation to immigration inquiries.
- Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation.
- Assisted clients with immigration application completion to improve timeliness of case review and disposition.
- Interacted with telephone callers and answered questions about immigration attorneys' services.
Brand Associate
Athleta- Gap
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Processed cashier transactions quickly and accurately, driving brand loyalty programs.
- Placed styles, sizes and colors of product on sales floor to maintain availability for customers.
- Engaged, educated, and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
- Assisted with daily opening and closing tasks to maintain clean, neat, and professional store.
- Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
Education
Master of Political Science -
University of Houston
Houston, TX06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2022
Skills
- Legal Document Reviewing
- File Pleadings
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Excel
- Client Service and Support
- Interviewing Clients
- Legal Document Preparation
- Spanish Interpreting
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing and Editing
Volunteer Experiences
1. Intern for Campaign of Congresswomen Lizzie Fletcher
- Made calls to voters, providing them with information on why they should vote for Lizzie Fletcher.
- Volunteer Leader- Trained and helped volunteers during the last weeks before the election.
2. The Beacon
• Provide services to the homeless, did laundry, served food and provided them with donations.
3. Attack Poverty
- A drive- up food distribution center
- Giving food to people in need during Covid-19
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal
Kids In Need Of Defense
08.2023 - Current
Family Legal Assistant
Gomez Law PLLC
02.2022 - 08.2023
Immigration Legal Assistant
Gomez Law PLLC
02.2022 - 08.2023
Brand Associate
Athleta- Gap
06.2020 - 09.2021
Master of Political Science -
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Houston
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