Paralegal Legal Assistant

Tania Peregrino

San Francisco, CA ***** 650-***-**** ************@*****.***

PROFILE

Bilingual Paralegal with experience in multiple areas of Immigration Law. Demonstrates success in fast-paced and deadline driven environments requiring strong administrative skills. Ability to team effectively with people across all organizational levels due to an engaging presence and powerful communications skills. Ability to work independently with little supervision and direction.

CORE SKILLS

Case preparation/Management

Case Law Research/Reporting

Client Records/File Management

Data/Document Management

Client Intake Interviews

Document Translations

Proofreading/ Editing

Motions/Application Drafting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Keesler Immigration Law— Immigration Paralegal

OCTOBER 2019- JULY 2020

Managed calendars, screened calls, scheduled appointments, maintained paper/electronic files.

Prepared written correspondence kept track of sensitive information, and multiple deadlines.

Extensive knowledge of Affirmative/Defensive Asylum process, U- Visa, Adjustment of Status, Non-Immigrant Visa, DACA, Work Permits, and SIJS.

Prepared and filed required forms for both immigrant and nonimmigrant cases with appropriate government agencies, including USCIS, DHS, and DOJ.

Drafted letters to USCIS, DHS, and DOJ enclosing complete petitions and applications.

Prepared responses to USCIS’ requests for further evidence.

Ensured attorneys and clients were informed of case status, court dates, important appointments, deadlines, and tasks.

Developed and maintained strong client relationships by understanding and meeting core business needs.

Translated in person and phone call consultations. Translated high volume of legal documents from Spanish to English.

Skyline Community Legal Services Clinic — Paralegal-Student Volunteer

JANUARY 2019 - JUNE 2019

Interviewed clients and completed paperwork both online and physical.

Managed track of client intake forms and daily schedules.

Assisted in the preparation of various Immigration petitions such as: Adjustments of Status, Immigrant Visa, Naturalization, and DACA petitions.

Worked closely with clients to gather and organize supporting data.

Tahirih Justice Center — Spanish Translation Volunteer

MARCH 2019 - JUNE 2019

Aided non-governmental organization aiming to protect Immigrant women and girls fleeing gender-based violence and persecution.

Facilitated communication between client and attorney by translating legal information from Spanish to English and vice versa.

Assisted Spanish speaking clients with completing paperwork.

Translated legal forms and documents.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Sam’s Chowder House, Half Moon Bay, CA — Hostess Lead

FEBRUARY 2018 - OCTOBER 2019

Kindly greeted patrons upon arrival.

Communicated in person and telephonically with patrons.

Answered patron’s inquiries regarding the restaurant policies and menus.

Supervised and trained host staff and new employees on the restaurant policies and floor layout.

Relayed important information to the proper parties.

Miramar Beach Restaurants, Half Moon Bay, CA — Hostess

OCTOBER 2014 - FEBRUARY 2018

Trained and supervised fellow host staff.

Assisted general manager with special event bookings.

Handled and relayed sensitive information to proper staff.

EDUCATION

University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA — Bachelor of Arts, Politics

SEPTEMBER 2015 - JUNE 2017

Skyline College, San Bruno, CA — Paralegal Certificate

JANUARY 2018 - JUNE 2019

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word – PowerPoint – Excel – Outlook – Google Docs – Adobe Acrobat – Westlaw – LawLogix – EOIR – eService. ICE – Odyssey eFile CA

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