Senior Legal Writer

SABRINA ABBOTT

S E N I O R L E G A L W R I T E R

P R O F I L E

Observation, inspiration, and determination are my foundation for success. I am a collaborative team player always searching for opportunities to impart valuable insights. I am extremely detail-oriented and I have outstanding organizational skills. With 860-***-**** these qualities, I am able to facilitate positive change. www.linkedin.com

E-mail Mountain View, CA

E D U C A T I O N

Political Science

Bachelor of Arts

St. Lawrence University,

Canton, New York

2014 - 2018

S K I L L S

// PROFESSIONAL

Organization

Analytical & Logical

Reasoning

Time Management

Research

Problem Solving

Leadership

// TECHNICAL

RFE Management

Legal Writing

Case Log Organization

Technical Analysis of

Legal Documents

A W A R D S

The National Political

Science Honor Society

2018

Dean’s List Graduate

2018

I N T E R E S T S

Traveling

Hiking

Reading

Fitness

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Senior Legal Writer Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP Santa Clara, CA March 2019 – Present

● Prepare NIV (H-1B [EOS, COE, CAP, COS, AMEND], H-4, H-4 EAD, L-1A, L-1B, E-3, E-2, TN) petitions/applications in addition to IV (PERM, I-140) applications for filing with appropriate government agencies;

● Create petitions, applications, and support letters detailing eligibility for the respective visa classification;

● Produce, examine and submit responses to Request for Evidence issued by the USCIS for H-1B petitions;

● Analyze and evaluate beneficiaries’ immigration documents and prepare forms for filings;

● Communicate directly and consistently with foreign nationals, respective company legal contacts, and the internal legal team regarding case status, updates, and/or concerns;

● Assemble petition or application package including the respective immigration documents and forms in proper order;

● Train and mentor new hires, providing guidance on writing legal forms, gaining an understanding of the internal tools such as Lotus Notes, and monitoring their filings;

● Directly assist Client Services Manager in client management and case execution for a number of reputable clients.

Legal Recruiter Robert Half Legal San Jose, CA November 2018 – March 2019

● Built and maintained strong, long-lasting networking relationships with both clients and candidates;

● Sourced, prospected, and recruited candidates across the legal industry throughout Silicon Valley;

● Conducted candidate interviews via a wide array of recruiting tools and methods to successfully filter and match candidates with clients;

● Acted as a resource and liaison to candidates and clients while simultaneously building influential candidate and client relationships during the selection process. Legal Transcriber JUST Alternatives Remote - Brooklin, ME June 2014 – November 2018

● Assisted the director to review sensitive and confidential documents regarding victim-offender dialogues;

● Gained a basic familiarity of judiciary work and legal processes while simultaneously completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science;

● Responsible for handling, filing, and organizing sensitive legal documents. Fundraising Assistant St. Lawrence University Canton, NY September 2015 – January 2017

● Updated biological records of alumni including but not limited to change of mailing address, phone number, email address, etc;

● Informed alumni of most recent news pertaining to the university i.e. renovated dorm, upcoming reunion, homecoming weekend, etc;

● Collected advanced gifts ranging from $5,000 - $10,000 for the annual St. Lawrence Fund;

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