Jessica C. Gregoire

ac57kf@r.postjobfree.com

Career Interest- Immigration/Corporate Law /Legal Field

Education:

Spelman College- Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude International Studies, Spanish Minor

Emory University-Masters of International Business, Concentration in Management- 2017-2018

•Graduation Date: May 2016

•2015, Buenos Aires, Argentina ( 4 month SIT Study Abroad Excursion )

•GPA: 3.78

Experience:

Litigation Paralegal Jan 2018 to Present

JUDITH DELUS LAW (Immigration Law, Family Law Personal Injury) Decatur, GA: Investigating the facts of cases, Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles, Organize and maintain documents in a paper or electronic filing systems, Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation, Write reports to help lawyers prepare for trials, Draft correspondence and legal documents, such as contracts and mortgages, Get affidavits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in court and attorney during trials by handling exhibits, preparing trial notebook, taking notes, and reviewing trial transcripts file exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel, Call clients, witnesses, attorneys and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings and depositions.

Bilingual Legal Case Specialist Jan 2017 to Dec 2017

GEO GROUP (Department of Homeland Security Division) Peachtree City, GA : Reviewed daily summaries each morning and forward reports to the appropriate agency as required, Represented the company in contacts with elected officials and other public figures in the criminal justice system, Facilitate psycho-educational/behavior modification groups each week, Documented participant

s' attendance, participation and progress in Company database.Testified in court regarding participants' compliance with court orders. Screening of participants and clientele at jail for entry into the program

Bilingual Legal Assistant Dec 2015 to May 2016

BETHUNE LAW FIRM (Personal Injury), Atlanta, GA: Scheduled depositions; prepared summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; Prepared and filed discovery requests and responses to opposing counsel; generated status reports. Served as an interpreter for Spanish speaking clients, Researching the availability of, and then obtaining documents from foreign countries, including visas and passports Legal research on case law as related to immigration, Coordinating paperwork related to papers for immigration or citizenship including affidavits, petitions, applications, Preparing papers for deportation

MIT Service Technician Aug 2014 to Aug 2016

SPELMAN COLLEGE Atlanta, GA: Providing service and customer support during field visits and dispatches. Managing all on sit installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks. Diagnosing errors or technical problems and determining proper solutions for faculty, staff, and students.

Ross and PINES LLC (Immigration/Criminal Firm) May 2015-August 2015.

File-Clerk/Legal Assistant- Atlanta, GA: Kept cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorneys., Helped develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the cases; scheduled depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports, Served as an Interpreter for Spanish speaking clients

International Affairs Secretary- Spelman College, December 2013 -May 2014

Kean Miller, LLC

File Clerk (Corporate Firm)- New Orleans, LA, May 2014- August 2014

Collaborated with other clerks, paralegals, and attorneys to aid and implement filing strategies on briefs to successfully complete attorney supervision, Performed research in a variety of areas such as maritime, energy, petrochemicals, drilling and exploration, pipelines, technology, telecommunications, media, advertising, film and entertainment, retail, food and beverage, construction, contracting, banking,

Scholarship Ambassador for “The Scholarship Academy” May 2013- August 2013

Summer Internship- State Representative Stacy Abrams DeKalb Summer Intern 2010

Summer Internship -Jaci Bertrand-Director of Communications Atlanta Women’s Foundation-2011

Volunteer History and Honors :

Phi-Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Spelman College Chapter, Phi Betta Kappa International StudiesHonors Organization, National Society of College Scholars, 2015 NAACP Scholarship RecipientJunior Board of Directors Atlanta Missions, National Society Leadership Council (21st CenturyLeaders), Secretary for Model United Nations, Mentor in Girl Power Association- Spelman College, Mentor at the Coretta Scott King Leadership Academy, Quito Ecuador Service Trip Volunteer- Spring 2010 Uganda Mission Trip Volunteer- Summer 2014 Hurricane Katrina:Mission Trip to New Orleans, LA aiding Katrina Victims- Fall 2009 NFOAAY (Neighborhoods Focused on African American Youth) After School Program Tutor- 2015-Present SKIRTS Member and Secretary (Sisters Keeping it Real Through Service)- Spelman College Mentor at Elizabeth Baptist Church Youth Focus Group- 2016-Present Volunteer at Books for AfricaNon-Profit Organization-2015-Present Tutor for Neighborhoods Focused on African AmericanYouth Organization- 2010-Present “Girl Talk”- mentoring young middle schools girls who have low self esteem- 2015-Present EDLS Member– Education, Development Leadership andServices- 2012-Present Co- Publicity Chair of Project House Service Group- Morehouse and Spelman College Junior Board of Atlanta Missions

Skills and Interest: MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator), Social Media Platforms and fluency in Spanish reading and writing.