Viktoriya Ayrapetova
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Criminal Justice major with hands-on experience as an Immigration Paralegal. Skilled in legal research, document preparation, and case management. Strong understanding of immigration procedures and client advocacy. Dedicated to pursuing a career in law and justice, with a focus on helping underserved communities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
Law Office of Ghenadie Rusu
New York, New York
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Communicated regularly with clients via phone, email or mail regarding the progress of their cases.
- Drafted and sent correspondence to clients and assisted clients with documentation acquisition and assembly and completion of forms.
- Prepared legal petitions, applications, and other documents related to immigration cases.
- Gathered required immigration application documents and assisted with filing.
- Assisted with initial client intake to obtain relevant case information and evaluated case issues and case strategy in coordination with attorney or case manager.
Immigration Paralegal
Meyerovich & Associates P.C
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Collected information from clients, completed paperwork, and determined initial strategies.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Researched current developments in Immigration Law and kept abreast of changes in policy or procedures.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, motions and exhibit preparation.
Office Assistant
PID Floors
New York, New York
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored office supply stock levels and placed timely orders for replenishment.
- Answered and directed phone calls to appropriate staff members.
- Opened, sorted and routed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
- Completed and mailed packages.
- Organized office operations and procedures, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, preparing reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY01-2026
Skills
- Legal research
- Case management
- Drafting legal documents
- Client relations
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Deadline management
- Client support
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
Law Office of Ghenadie Rusu
05.2025 - 01.2026
Immigration Paralegal
Meyerovich & Associates P.C
09.2022 - 11.2024
Office Assistant
PID Floors
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
St. Francis College