Elefteria Mexi

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SUMMARY

Paralegal with the ability to manage multiple work streams involving several team members. Attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurately within stipulated to deadlines. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, changing environment. Conducted legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and judicial articles on immigration law.

EDUCATION & VOLUNTEER

Saint Louis Community College at Meramec, Saint Louis, MO December 2022

Associate in Applied Science, Legal Studies for Paralegal

University Of New York Tirana, Tirana, Albania July 2017

Master of Science in Law, Master Thesis: Citizenship and Non citizenship of Children

Charity Club of University New York, Tirana, Albania

WORK EXPERIENCE

James Fischer Immigration Office, Saint Louis, MO July 2022 – Present

Paralegal Intern

●Partnered with attorney to assist clients seeking asylum in preparing immigration forms, drafting petition letters and exhibits

●Family immigration: Green card processing (I-130 immediate relative petition and I-485 adjustment status/consular processing), naturalization

●Utilized CaseNet and Cerencide E-Filing petitions, motions to dismiss, and Removal proceeding filing.

TRIO Student Support Services, Saint Louis Community College, Saint Louis, MO

A federally funded program that services first-generation college students, students with disabilities and low-income backgrounds

Peer Mentor August 2022 – December 2022

●Build strong relationships with customers to guide them in effective implementation of college success strategies, such as time management, study tools, and goal setting

●Appropriately assess risk of situations and make sound decisions regarding programing, customer satisfaction, event planning, and daily operations.

●Peer mentoring students to success on their academic goals and learn academic study skills. Also training students to organize and prioritize their schedule to succeed.

Peer Leader November 2021 – August 2022

●Led recruitment efforts and onboarding of new applicants, while contributing to an organizational culture of success

●Complete clerical duties such as: answering/making phone calls, email communication, sending appointment reminders, and providing excellent customer service to program participants, visitors, faculty, and staff.

●Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of customer information and records by following secure work guidelines.

Library, Saint Louis Community College. Saint Louis, MO January 2018 – May 2020

Lab Assistant

●Shelving and organizing materials. Assisting students with disabilities that needed help with technological issues

●Collect and catalog library resources. Also teach patrons to search for information using library database

Legal Office Enkelejda, Tirana, Albania March 2017 – May 2017

Legal Intern

●Drafted cases and petitions in applying for family-divorce category. Gather information, research cases, file paperwork, organize financial documents, and assist in court proceedings.

●Present for family divorce negotiations with local and federal courts.

SKILLS

●Language: English, Greek, Albanian, and beginner German

●Technology: Microsoft Office/Excel/Powerpoint/Canvas, Strong Work Ethic

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