Eloa Celedon Rodrigues
Hudson, MA 01749
Phone: 508-***-****
E-mail: ******@*******.***
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