Yarielis Venezuela Vega
Elkridge,MD
Summary
Resourceful paralegal with solid legal background and fluency in spanish. Managed client communications for over five immigration attorneys and assisted in preparation of legal documents for immigration applications. Superb organizational skills and compassionate nature leading to optimum outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
Sanabria And Associates, PLLC
08.2021 - Current
- Prepared affidavits, waivers, translations and asylum requests for ongoing cases.
- Analyzed client documentation and history to determine eligibility for immigration-related benefits.
- Assisted clients with immigration application completion to improve timeliness of case review and disposition.
- Served as legal team's liaison with other immigration-related service providers to improve quality of client services.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
Immigration Paralegal
Law Office Of Katherine Canto
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared affidavits, waivers, translations and asylum requests for ongoing cases.
- Analyzed client documentation and history to determine eligibility for immigration-related benefits.
- Assisted clients with immigration application completion to improve timeliness of case review and disposition.
- Corresponded with current and prospective clients to obtain information and enable effective case development.
- Interacted with telephone callers and answered questions about immigration attorneys' services.
- Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation.
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation and determine necessary actions.
- Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
Paralegal
Konare Law
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Prepared affidavits, waivers, translations and asylum requests for ongoing cases.
- Analyzed client documentation and history to determine eligibility for immigration-related benefits.
- Assisted clients with immigration application completion to improve timeliness of case review and disposition.
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation and determine necessary actions.
- Conducted client intake interviews to determine client service need and eligibility.
- Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
Education
No Degree - Paralegal Studies
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus
San Juan, PR06.2017
High School Diploma -
Cedin
Puerto Rico08.2013
Skills
- Client Relations Skills
- Strategy Preparation
- Case Support
- Case Management
- Litigation Support
- Office Management
- Active Listening
- Case File Preparation
- Legal Research
- Immigration Inquiries
- Evidence Gathering
- Conflict Mediation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
Sanabria And Associates, PLLC
08.2021 - Current
Immigration Paralegal
Law Office Of Katherine Canto
07.2021 - 08.2022
Paralegal
Konare Law
05.2019 - 07.2021
No Degree - Paralegal Studies
Howard Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus
High School Diploma -
Cedin
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