Hr Coordinator Resources Assistant

THIRA MOHAMMAD

Brooklyn, NY 347-***-**** ************@*****.***

PARALEGAL HR COORDINATOR

Results-driven, dynamic professional with combined 17+ years of experience in the legal process, case management, human resource management, and administrative excellence. Equipped with a strong understanding of legal terminology, knowledge of legal procedures, and adherence to law office procedures. Display strong work ethic, professionalism, and a sense of dependability. Proficient in undertaking court procedures and filings. Meeting with clients and attorneys to discuss case details. Capacity to handle people of diverse backgrounds and serve as a link between leadership and employees. Ability to draft and complete legal documents for attorney’s review. In-depth understanding from due diligence to general corporate matters, such as resolutions and contents, and accurate documentation. Active searching for a remote position.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Legal Advice Legal Research & Documentation Due Diligence Filing Management Report Writing Paralegal Caseload Management Standard Operating Procedures Client Correspondence Efficient Processing of Cases Pre-Trial Support Federal Regulations Talent Acquisition Employee Relations Data Management HR Policies Project Management Client Relations Calendar Management Administrative Management Administrative Support Team Coordination Keen Attention to Detail Excellent Verbal, Written, & Interpersonal Skills Organizational Skills Leadership Skills Flexibility & Adaptability Problem-solving Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity Sound Judgement & Decision-making

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HR COORDINATOR R/GA Media Group, New York, NY Mar 2019 – Jun 2020

Accounted for ensuring a top-notch employee experience for moves to the United States while supporting the talent experience team to define and refine mobility experiences. Partner across the verticals to enhance initiatives relevant to U.S. immigration.

Reviewed and evaluated information and internal approvals while monitoring cases in partnership with outside counsel.

Educated employees, managers, and business partners on U.S. immigration concerns, strategies, and guidelines.

Consulted on the US Talent Acquisition team regarding potential visa options and challenges for potential hires.

Proactively assisted with administering benefits, handled any problems or questions, and ensured compliance.

Addressed visa renewal cases and strategized the best approach with talent partners and business leads.

Thoroughly updated and maintained visa tracker and forecasted visa costs for future year.

PARALEGAL Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., New York, NY Sept 2016 – Feb 2018

Accomplished duties integral to case analysis, legal documents drafting, filing, and preparation, specialized support letters, and affidavits filing to be filed with federal agencies. Provided client services by communicating with clients & attorneys.

Demonstrated hands-on experience and knowledge of immigration regulations and laws to identify issues.

Applied procedural knowledge to process the filing of non-immigrants (TN, H-1B, H-1, F-1, L-1A, O-1) and immigrant visa petitions (I-130, I-140, I-485). Oversaw the status of the case via VisaTrax while prioritizing production and billing.

Provided assistance to attorneys when preparing for client meetings and conference calls.

Guaranteed that deliverables were completed on time and managed a high volume of projects efficiently.

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (Temp) AMC Health, New York, NY Feb 2016 – Mar 2016

Rendered administrative and clerical support to the daily operations, assisting with HR functions and duties.

Processed documentation, prepared reports relating to personnel activities, and dealt with employee concerns.

Posted job ads, organized job applications, scheduled job interviews, and participated in the interview process.

Conducted benefit enrollment procedures and oversaw the completion of compensation & benefit documentation.

Administered new employee assessments and explained personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE continued

The Law Project of Usman B. Ahmad, PC, Long Island City, NY Oct 2009 – Jan 2016

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (Feb 2013 – Jan 2016)

Strategically managed the Asylum/Deportation/Removal Defense Department, which accounted for 70% of all revenue.

Directed a team of four (4) attorneys and four (4) paralegals, focusing on immigration cases as well as training team members on best practices of administrative processes and procedures to realize established objectives.

Interfaced with the firm owner to assign new cases to individual paralegals and attorneys.

Ensured proper and timely filing of applications, motions, and appeals with government agencies, such as USCIS, NVC, DOS, Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and Federal Court.

Streamlined administrative processes for a high-volume department with an active caseload of 500 clients.

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (May 2014 - Jan 2016; promoted)

Stimulated organizational growth by monitoring the accurate and complete implementation of human resources operations and ensuring processes were aligned with company standards, legislation, and privacy policies.

Organized and maintained employees’ files along with other HR-related documents and updated company databases.

Conducted interview sessions in recruiting candidates and hiring potential employees for various job positions.

Advised and assisted employees with understanding human resource policies and procedures.

CASE MANAGER/PARALEGAL (Oct 2009 – Feb 2013)

Efficiently managed extensive caseload duties by providing procedural checks and controls to ensure proper support.

Led the fast-growing U-Visa Department while concurrently completing paralegal duties.

Monitored 125 cases to ensure seamless completion to meet Court requirements and deadlines.

Collaborated intensively with internal leadership personnel, Office Manager, and Billing Manager.

EARLIER CAREER

Paralegal, Receptionist The Law Office Of Usman B. Ahmad, PC, Long Island City, NY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Completed webinars on U-visa, Defensive Asylum, and Affirmative Asylum

The Law of Usman B Ahmad, Long Island City, NY

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES

Fluent: English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi

COMPUTER & TECHNICAL SKILLS

VisaTrax, Document Management System (DMS), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

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