Valeria Anaya
Chicago,IL
Summary
Entry level pre-law student set to graduate in May 2027, versed in legal drafting and research. Demonstrated ability to contribute to projects, coordinate events, and maintain databases accurate. Team member that facilitates collaboration and commitment to professional growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Clerk
Heiderscheidt Law Group
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Drafted exhibits for the client’s individual calendar hearings with the Chicago Immigration Court.
- Communicated with clients to prepare their personal statements.
- Collect and review identifying documents, and any other supporting evidence for the client's asylum claim.
- Assisted the attorneys with research about a country's internal conditions that can be used to aid an asylum claim.
- Translated for the clients to maintain effective communication between the clients and the attorneys.
- Provided translations of foreign-language documents into English.
Recruiting Intern
Latham & Watkins
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with the associate recruiting team to recruit the 2025 Summer Associates class.
- Identified qualified candidate pools through the use of recruitment databases, networking events, and referrals.
- Updated, detailed reports of the applicants interviewed, offers extended, and offers accepted.
- Assisted in the planning and implementation of the 2024 summer associate program.
Legal Assistant
Heiderscheidt Law Group, LLC
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted with the drafting of asylum applications for clients.
- Communicated regularly with clients via phone, email, and mail to schedule appointments, update them on the progress of their cases, or update them with any USCIS or EOIR notifications.
- Conducted interviews with clients to gather detailed information about their asylum claims.
- Maintained organized files and notes for all case documentation.
- Collaborated with the attorneys to ensure application drafts were ready to be submitted to USCIS, or to EOIR.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Law, And Justice
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2027
High School Diploma -
Lane Tech High School
Chicago, IL05.2023
Skills
- Time management skills
- Team collaboration
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
- Immigration law research
- Spanish fluency
- Client communication
Accomplishments
- Dell Scholar
- Greenhouse Scholar
- United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Scholar
References
- John Heiderscheidt, Managing Partner of Heiderscheidt Law Group, LLC, info@subscriptionlawyer.com, (312)-331-0087
- Melissa Martini, Formal Mentor and Associate General Counsel at Antares Capital LP, melissa.martini@antares.com, (312)-545-7669
Activities
Secretary of Criminology, Law, and Justice Student Society
Member of Latine in Law
Member of Mexican Students de Aztlán
Certification
- Seal of Biliteracy
Timeline
Legal Clerk
Heiderscheidt Law Group
08.2024 - Current
Recruiting Intern
Latham & Watkins
06.2024 - 08.2024
Legal Assistant
Heiderscheidt Law Group, LLC
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Seal of Biliteracy
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Law, And Justice
University of Illinois At Chicago
High School Diploma -
Lane Tech High School
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