Immigration Paralegal

JULIETA SMIT

**** ********** *****, *******, ** *3327

acu76x@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

Immigration legal professional with extensive experience in employment related and family based immigration visas/petitions. Exceptional communication skills and legal research abilities. Professional Experience:

March ‘04 – Present Senior Paralegal

LAW OFFICE OF JEFFREY E. CAMPION, P.A. Weston, FL

Immigration Law Firm

Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, and immigration law requirements to prepare legal documents, for review, approval, and use by attorney.

Direct and coordinate activities of assistant.

Coordinate law office activity, including answering phones and arranging appointments with clients.

Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents

Prepare and review nonimmigrant and immigrant applications (i.e. H-1b, L-1A, F-1, E-2, O-1, EB-5, and family/employment based immigrant applications)

Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or over- see those personnel processes.

Work with manager and visa candidate as necessary to develop information for new hire, extension and amendment nonimmigrant and immigrant visas.

Prepare organized, well-written support letters and all appropriate USCIS forms.

Prepare petitions that support and convince the USCIS that the Foreign National is qualified for the visa applied for.

Ensure that petitions are filed in a timely manner, keeping in mind that visa exten- sions must be filed prior to the expiration date of the current visa.

Manage a large caseload for the firm from start to finish.

Prepare, track, and manage cases in process.

Proofread and data-entry of immigration forms, filing, creating templates, adminis- trative tasks, and other general office support.

Assists with general file management.

July ’01 – March ‘04 Junior Paralegal

CUEVAS & ORTIZ, P.A. Coral Gables, FL

Immigration Law Firm

Assisted attorneys in the preparation of legal documents.

Coordinated law office activity, including answering phones and arranging appoint- ments with clients.

Translated documents from English to Spanish and vice-versa.

Prepared nonimmigrant and immigrant applications.

Draft, review and file various petitions including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, J-1 and E-1/E-2 visa petitions, PERM applications, immigrant visa petitions and adjustment of status applications.

Gather facts and documentation in support of petitions.

Review files for status.

Draft correspondence to clients regarding procedural matters and status of petitions.

Interact with government agencies, including the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service.

Perform legal research.

March ’00 – July 01 SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Office Manager

Supervised and coordinated the activities of teachers and aids.

Evaluated subordinate job performance and conformance to regulations, and recom- mends appropriate personnel action.

Consulted with Principal and other personnel to resolve problems, such as teacher’s performance, quality, and work schedules.

Analyzed financial activities of establishment or department and assists in planning budget.

Prepared financial reports for the School Board of Director’s Meetings.

Processed accounts payable and receivables.

Education:

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Miami, FL

Bachelor of Arts

Concentration: International Relations (Pending)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bilingual fluent in both English and Spanish

• Knowledge of immigration procedures and processes.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Working knowledge of INSZoom tracking software

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize work while remaining deadline focused.

• Ability to work independently on multiple projects and matters.

• In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles.

• Strong proofreading skills and the ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.

• Ability to produce an accurate work product within a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Strong organizational and computer skills

• Ability to demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to produce an accurate work product within a fast-paced environment

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Reference: Available upon request.

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