Paralegal
Resume:
KATHRYN WAGNER
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EDUCATION
Associates of Arts & Science in Paralegal Studies (2014) Bachelors in Psychology
Awards & Certificates
Paralegal Certificate (2014)
Certificate of Recognition from Agreeya Solutions
Typing Certificate of 60+ wpm
LANGUAGES
English, Tagalog (bi-lingual)
EXPERIENCE
Van Dermyden Maddux Investigations Law Corporation – Present (temp) Administrative Assistant/Front desk Coordinator
Answer phones and handle inquiries from the public, Greet visitors and guests Perform variety of clerical support duties for Firm’s attorneys and staff, such as set up videoconferencing capabilities, maintain the conference room calendar, draft and send out engagement letters to clients, and handle facsimiles and mailings (including FedEx packages). Assist attorneys with creation of PowerPoint presentations, Perform occasional client matter-related projects for attorneys. Order office supplies, Book and coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys. Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and conference room, Run occasional Firm-related errands and other projects, as assigned. AgreeYa Solutions Inc. – Jan 2017 to Aug 2017
In-House Immigration Paralegal
Obtaining foreign documents, Translation, Obtaining visas. Researching, Summarizing cases, Maintaining public access files, Communicating with clients, Updating clients of progress, answering their questions via emails and phone calls, preparing paperwork, Researching the availability of and obtaining documents from foreign countries, including visas and passports, Legal research on case law as related to immigration, Evaluating the equivalency of foreign degrees, Coordinating paperwork related to papers for immigration or citizenship, including affidavits, petitions, applications such as preparing H-1B Petitions, Transfers, Amendment and Extensions. Knowledge with INS Zoom, Zoomin and iCERT software, In charge of filing LCA’s for each candidates. Drafting and Proofreading support letters, & response letters, assembling RFE responses, Preparing PAF’s, Basic filing and Organizing. Being the only paralegal in the office I was in charge of handling all petitions in the office hands-on and I prioritized cases to meet their deadlines. I worked independently on cases and was not micro-managed by supervisor but received assistance and worked closely and side-by-side with a Global Mobility Manager/Immigration Specialist. Nelson Staffing – Feb 2016 to Dec 2016
Staffing Assistant/Admin Assistant
Greet everyone who enters the lobby, Prescreens and qualifies incoming applicant calls and schedules interview appointments for potential applicants. Reviews employment applications and interviews applicants to evaluate work history, skills, competencies, education and training, compensation needs, and other qualifications as needed. Monitors and manages I-9 process, Reviews and informs candidates of job duties. Maintains office petty cash funds and reimbursement procedures. Processes temporary employee payroll and data changes. Researches and resolves payroll related issues for temporary employees.
Enters, retrieves, and updates candidate information in database systems. Performs reference and background checks on applicants, schedules appointments for drug screening as required. Works with Corporate office to handle unemployment and workers’ compensation claims for the branch as needed. Chugh Law Firm – Jul 2015 to Feb 2016
Immigration Paralegal
Prepare H-1B Petitions, and assisted in preparing L-1 Visas. Knowledge with INSZoom and iCERT software. In charge of Filing and Processing Labor Condition Applications. Contact clients directly via phone or e-mail and acted as a liaison between the clients and attorneys. Drafted support letters, Drafted response to RFEs’ (Request for Evidence) from United States of Citizenship and Immigration Services. Responsible for meeting cases Deadlines & Assuring Client is up-to-date with case status.
Costanzo Law Firm – Sept 2014 to Oct 2014
Litigation Paralegal
Performed legal research and prepared legal documents for trial including drafting memoranda, correspondence, and pleadings. Filed forms with clerk’s office and through Court Process Service. Interviewed clients and performed client intakes. Organized client files. Calendared using Court Days Pro App, Clio, Essential Forms, Google Drive, and Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. LBA Realty -Nov 2010 to Aug 2014
Administrative/Property Manager Assistant
Answer calls, screen calls, take accurate messages, and provide information to callers. Greet agents, staff and visitors. Maintain a neat and orderly front desk. Receive, sort and route mail, e-mail, voice messages accurately and efficiently to appropriate party. Prepare and type board packages, mailing labels, and other documentation. Enter new exclusives in our proprietary system. Order, maintain and re- stock office supplies and beverages. Provide general admin duties; such as, typing, filing, copying, faxing, mailings, etc. Provide light mailroom duties; such as, prepare and ship urgent shipments via UPS, USPS and/or messenger as requested. Provide light IT duties; such as, troubleshooting printers, copiers, scanners, etc.Back up to the Property Manager as needed. Assist with special projects as needed.
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