Toshesh Banthia

Client on Contract: Esse Law PLLC | Minneapolis, MN

• Maintained adherence to relevant laws and regulations, consistently meeting all project deadlines.
• Collected comprehensive client data through conducting interviews to assess their immigration status.
• Drafted and completed various legal documents relating to the immigration process.
• Conducted thorough review of immigration forms and documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assisted in preparing affidavits of support and visa applications.
• Drafted letters to government agencies in response to requests for additional information or clarification.
• Researched current developments in Immigration Law and kept abreast of changes in policy or procedures.

• Prepared and filed Summonses, Complaints, and Motions to Dismiss
• Reviewed files based on client criteria and handled time-sensitive documents for the Legal Department
• Ensuring all actions comply with relevant laws and regulations, such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents such as demand letters, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
• Performed account reviews and processed bank and wage garnishments
• Maintained accurate records of debtor information and payments
• Worked closely with courts in multiple states to follow files through the legal process
• Implemented an automated system to track and organize documents
• Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.

• Analyzed and synthesized legal materials, such as statutes, regulations, and case law
• Wrote legal memoranda and briefs summarizing the research findings
• Attended conferences and workshops related to immigration law
• Scheduled, organized, and reported on the status of research activities
• Met with faculty supervisor on a regular basis to maintain ongoing communication regarding the quality of the assistant's performance
• Utilized technology to increase productivity, organizing and managing data from multiple sources using various legal software programs
• Researched complex legal issues using online databases and printed materials in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations