Wendy N. Bonilla Martinez
Elizabethport,New Jersey
Summary
Paralegal with a background in Immigration Law. Highly skilled in conducting legal research and drafting motions to support investigations into Asylum, Adjustment of Status, Relative Petitions, Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions, Provisional Waivers, U Visas, VAWAs, Motions, etc., combined with training in evidence gathering and legal document analysis. Talented in managing complex schedules, goal setting, and office administration. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Managed employee training for all new recruits and offered continuous advice, guidance, and mentorship on duties and best practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Gutierrez Imm Services LLC
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Prepared affidavits, waivers, translations, and asylum requests for ongoing cases.
- Developed expertise in family-based petitions, employment visas, and naturalization applications to better serve clientele.
- Improved communication between law firm and clients, providing prompt updates on case progress.
- Managed a high volume of cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Prepared legal motions, Complaints and pleadings.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Immigration Paralegal
Cardona Law Firm
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation.
- Interacted with telephone callers and answered questions about immigration attorneys' services.
- Prepared affidavits, waivers, translations, and asylum requests for ongoing cases.
- Coordinated appointments with clients for attorney consultations, improving scheduling efficiency within the office environment.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Prepared legal motions, Complaints and pleadings.
Immigration Paralegal
Law Office of Liliana L. Quiroz LLC
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Contributed to the development of internal resources, such as templates and checklists, streamlining workflow processes.
- Conducted client intake interviews to determine client service need and making contracts.
- Filed correspondence and legal documents in correct client files and transmitted applicable documentation to courts and government agencies (USCIS).
- Assisted in training new staff members on office procedures, contributing to a cohesive team environment.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
Warehouse Associate
Pets First Co
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2026
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Union College of Union County
Cranford, NJ05.2024
High School Diploma -
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Elizabeth, NJ06.2019
Skills
Expertise in Legal Proceedings
Microsoft Office
Document Management
Legal Research
Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
Calendar Management
Legal Correspondence
File and Records Management
Database Searching
Verbal and Written Communication
Filing System Organization
Fluent in English and Spanish
Office Administration
Understands Confidentiality
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Paralegal
Gutierrez Imm Services LLC
08.2023 - 07.2024
Immigration Paralegal
Cardona Law Firm
08.2023 - 01.2024
Immigration Paralegal
Law Office of Liliana L. Quiroz LLC
08.2021 - 06.2023
Warehouse Associate
Pets First Co
03.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Kean University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Union College of Union County
High School Diploma -
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
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