Eloa Celedon Rodrigues

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Hudson, MA 01749

Phone: 508-***-****

E-mail: acokgt@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/eloa-celedon-rodrigues/47/601/9b1

EDUCATION:

Massachusetts School of Law- Andover, MA

Juris Doctor, May 2014

Student Bar Association Class Representative of 2012

Assumption College- Worcester, MA

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies, 2008

Paralegal Studies Certificate, 2005

LANGUAGES SKILLS

Proficient in Portuguese and Spanish.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Mithras Law Group August 2013- June

2014

Law Clerk

Prepared family-based fillings for U.S. Citizenship & Immigrations

Services.

Researched and drafted memoranda on immigration and contract law issues.

Promptly and efficiently responded to client calls and requests.

Law Offices of Nicole D. Sullivan June 2012-

March 2013

Law Clerk

Prepared requests for Social Security Disability decisions on the record.

Researched and drafted memoranda.

Promptly and efficiently responded to client calls and requests.

Marlborough District Court June 2012-December

2012

Law Intern

Provided assistant to clerk magistrate and observed various civil and

criminal proceedings and trials.

Community Legal Aid Massachusetts- Worcester, MA January 2008-

December 2008

Paralegal

Responsible in interviewing prospective clients; conducted weekly meetings

to present new intakes for case acceptance; drafted letters and motions;

assisted attorneys with case preparation, such as: drafting legal

documents.

Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services- Worcester, MA November 2005-

November 2007

Paralegal

Assisted immigrants, refugees, asylees, and U.S. citizens with preparing

Citizenship & Immigration forms; drafted letters and affidavits; provided

advocacy and technical assistance to immigrant victims of domestic violence

and/or crime seeking legal assistance.

Legal Trainings:

Westlaw Legal Research

LexisNexis Legal Research

Immigration Law training, Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy

Coalition

Basic Immigration Law Training, Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services

(LIRS)

Immigrant Worker's Rights, Legal Assistance Corporation of Central

Massachusetts(LACCM)

Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence, LACCM

Naturalization Overview Training, LIRS

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), Basic Immigration Law

Seminar

Legal Writing Skills for the Paralegal, MCLE

Child Support Training, LACCM

Community Outreach Training, LACCM

Working with Clients with Mental Health Issues, LACCM

"Let's Get Real About Disability" Workshop, Massachusetts Legal Services

Diversity Coalition

"Essential Skills for Non-Attorney Advocate" training, Center for Legal

Education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Celedon Language Services

Freelance Portuguese/Spanish Interpreter March

2002-Present

Perform a variety of interpretation and translation services.

UMass Memorial Marlborough Hospital- Marlborough, MA March

2002-November 2005

Interpreter

Performed a variety of interpretation and translation services to non-

English speaking patients receiving care.

MEMBERSHIPS/CERTIFICATIONS:

University of Massachusetts Medical School - Worcester, MA

September 2001-May 2002

Medical Terminology Certificate

Massachusetts Notary of Public

Commission expires: February 13, 2020

Marlborough Hospital- Marlborough, MA October 2010-

October 2013

Patient and Family Advisory Committee Member

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