Junior Paralegal
Resume:
Jayashree Rajagopalan
***** ********* **, ******* ** 20148
************@*******.***
SKILLS
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
Ability to complete assignments within deadline
Drafting legal documents like notice, pleadings and petitions
Competent in using Westlaw research tool, Cite checking and Shepardizing cases
Ability to work in a team
Ability to adapt to new technology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Junior Paralegal June 2014 to Present
System Soft Technologies LLC, Herndon, Virginia
Locate, Obtain, Preserve Client Documentation
Analyze and Summarize data
Initial Petition, Extension of Stay and Change of Status for Nonimmigrant Visas
Prepare Forms I-129 and applicable supplementary forms using INSZoom
Research for Prevailing wages and apply for Labor Condition Application for Nonimmigrant Visas
Compile Public Access file for Legal Compliance
Drafting Request for Evidence for Nonimmigrant Visa Petition
Drafting Legal Documents, Memoranda and Motions for Attorney review
Submitting application to service center and monitoring progress
Immigration Paralegal March 2014 to May 2014
Bhagat and Associates, Tysons Corner, Virginia
Locate, Obtain, Preserve Client Documentation
Analyze and Summarize data
Initial Petition, Extension of Stay and Change of Status for Nonimmigrant Visas
Prepare Forms I-129 and applicable supplementary forms
Research for Prevailing wages and apply for Labor Condition Application for Nonimmigrant Visas
Drafting Legal Documents, Memoranda and Motions for Attorney review
Submitting application to service center and monitoring progress
Handle Family based Visas
Handle Personal Injury claims
Coordinating medical records for Personal Injury claims
Copying, Faxing, Filing and Answering phones
Part time School Aide 2008-2010
Blue Valley School District, Overland Park, Kansas
Assisted the students in the lunchroom
Followed guidelines provided by the School District
Worked as a liaison between students and teachers
Encouraging students to use good judgment and positive behavior
Co-operate and assist various staff members in Cafeteria
Resolved potential situation among students
Junior Attorney, Madras High Court 1993-1994
T.V Ramanujun Law Firm, Chennai, India
Drafted legal documents and filed petitions and pleadings in court
Represented clients in family court for divorce with successful outcome
Worked under a Senior Attorney dealing in civil cases
Represented clients in accident claims
Assisted Senior Attorney during proceedings in trials and appeals
Helped clients with Pro Bono cases
Drafted legal briefs, research and prepared evidence during trial phase
Worked as a liaison between the clients and the court systems
Updated client files regularly
EDUCATION
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia April 2011
Paralegal Certificate Program
Government Law College, Chennai, India 1988-1993
Bachelors in Law
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: United States Citizen
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