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Education
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Hi, I’m

Susana Villalva

Wake Forest,NC
Susana Villalva

Summary

Bilingual Paralegal with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to Litigation, Employment, Criminal, and Immigration law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

Self Employed

Focused Mindset and Personal Development Coach
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Empower clients to identify and overcome mental barriers such as limiting beliefs, negative self-talk, and lack of confidence to unlock their full potential.
  • Provide one-on-one coaching sessions focused on career development, goal setting, and actionable plans to achieve personal and professional growth.
  • Specialize in helping individuals in their early 20s develop focus, build self-worth, and foster a growth mindset to improve productivity and life satisfaction.
  • Offer personalized guidance on task prioritization, creating realistic expectations, and developing effective communication strategies to enhance clients' daily lives.
  • Facilitate workshops and group sessions that inspire confidence, motivation, and clarity, helping clients set and achieve personal, financial, and career-related goals.
  • Cultivate strong client relationships through continuous support, accountability, and encouragement to sustain long-term growth and development.
  • Develop customized coaching plans that address the unique needs of clients from diverse backgrounds, focusing on both personal and career-related challenges.
  • Utilize social media platforms to share insights, motivational content, and practical tips to reach and engage a broader audience.

Williams & Ray, PLLC

Litigation Paralegal
05.2024 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Uploaded data into Clio and Everlaw for review and pre-processing.
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for all types of cases.
  • Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to legal proceedings.
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Uploaded data into Clio, Everlaw, and Eve for review and pre-processing.

Fay Grafton Nunez

Criminal and Immigration Paralegal
09.2022 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Over 2 years of dedicated experience as a Paralegal, providing pivotal support to the attorney in over 200 criminal cases.
  • Responsibilities include client communication, coordination with the Wake County Clerk's office, and proficient filing of essential documents through the E-file Odyssey portal.
  • Collaborate closely with a team of immigration attorneys, Proficient in handling various immigration matters, preparing and submitting various affirmative applications, including family-based petitions, adjustment of status, DACA, employment authorization, and humanitarian relief. Experience working on consular processing, Immigrant and non immigrant visas.
  • Skilled in conducting legal research, preparing documentation, and communicating effectively with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Tasks involve application completion, translation services during court hearings, document gathering, and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Efficiently manage office operations, overseeing administrative duties, attending to clients and mail, and maintaining effective organizational systems for smooth workflow.

North Carolina State University

Biological Science Teacher Assistant
08.2020 - 01.2023

Job overview

• Assisted in the development and implementation of innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.

• Designed and implemented interactive and engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and retention of course material.

• Provided comprehensive support to students, addressing their academic and university-related queries.

• Collaborated with Dr. Miriam Ferzli in grading and managing classroom technology.

• Gained leadership experience in a teaching assistant role for a class with over 100 students.

  • Provide individualized support to students with learning disabilities to ensure theiracademic success.

SECU

Administrative Assistant
02.2021 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Ensuring smooth operations and exceptional customer service. Oversaw the work of employees, meticulously reviewing messages before they were sent to members to maintain accuracy and professionalism.
  • Selected to handle complex cases, utilizing my experience and patience to address clients' concerns effectively and build trust.
  • Played a vital role in training employees on the day-to-day functions of managing our high-volume online portal, handling millions of inquiries related to client bank accounts.
  • Thrived in a 24/7 service environment with a zero-tolerance policy for mistakes, ensuring the utmost satisfaction of clients.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients to increase revenue and market share.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of financial education programs for credit union members.

Education

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Bachelor of Arts from Political Science and Government
05-2023

University Overview

Highlight: Teaching Assistant for Biologicial Sciences (BIO181 &

183) while FT student

Millbrook High School
Raleigh, NC

IB Programme Graduate
12-2019

University Overview


Skills

  • Clio Manage and Grow
  • Eve
  • Everlaw
  • Neutrinet
  • Microsoft Office/Google Office
  • Federal, NC, and Colorado E-Filing Portal
  • Windows and Mac proficient computer skills
  • Office management
  • Certified NC Public Notary and E-Notary
  • Case Preparation & Legal Research
  • Client Communication
  • Case Document Management & Exhibit preparation

Timeline

Focused Mindset and Personal Development Coach

Self Employed
08.2024 - Current

Litigation Paralegal

Williams & Ray, PLLC
05.2024 - 01.2025

Criminal and Immigration Paralegal

Fay Grafton Nunez
09.2022 - 05.2024

Administrative Assistant

SECU
02.2021 - 09.2022

Biological Science Teacher Assistant

North Carolina State University
08.2020 - 01.2023

North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Arts from Political Science and Government

Millbrook High School

IB Programme Graduate
Susana Villalva