Bilingual Paralegal with Immigration Expertise
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CAREER SUMMARY
Bilingual paralegal with extensive experience working efficiently and collaboratively in high-stress office environments, quickly adapts to changing circumstances and provides attention to detail under pressure. Seeking opportunity to use my interpersonal skills and expand my career. EXPERTISE
Accounting
Bilingual (Spanish)
Billing & Invoicing
Detail-oriented
Electronic Filing
Immigration & Personal Injury Law
Handle Confidential Information
Integrity
Time Management
ADMIN & SENIOR PARALEGAL
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Business Management
University of Phoenix
Aida Morales
EXPERIENCE
Senior Paralegal – Immigration Law
Burns Law Office P.L.C. Chandler, AZ Aug 2016 – Nov 2016
• Tracked court dates/deadlines, minimizing missed or rescheduled hearings
• Collaborated with attorneys and office staff on basic assignments
• Assisted with Family-based and Removal defense cases
• Prepared and organized various immigration forms, filings of immigration matters
• Conducted research for motions, hearings, and immigrant visa appointments
• Communicated with immigration court and immigration services personnel
• Developed and filed petitions in court on behalf of clients, helping clients prepare for interviews with Immigration and Naturalization Services
• Generated immigrant petitions and filings
• Mentored junior paralegals, contributing to their professional development Senior Paralegal – Personal Injury & Immigration Law Law Office of John D. Shaw Phoenix, AZ Dec 2014 – Aug 2016
• Managed confidential client data of personal injury and immigration case files, while advocating on clients’ behalf
• Prepared various legal documents, forms, and legal briefs
• Communicated with immigration court and, immigration services personnel
• Prepared fee agreements, payment receipts for retainer, filing, and document record fees
Courtroom Clerk – Pre-Trial Services
County of Tulare Superior Court Visalia, CA April 2014 – Dec 2014
• Prepared legal papers, case files, documents, and records for court sessions
• Attended court session and took minutes of actions and proceedings
• Clarified instructions and orders of actions to properly note official court record
• Advised attorneys, public agencies, and the public of court case statuses
• Drafted and prepared Orders of Protection
Paralegal – Immigration Law
Burns Law Office P.L.C. Chandler, AZ Nov 2007 – Oct 2012
• Translated various documents, affidavits and letters from English to Spanish
• Improved the efficiency of legal operations, reducing administrative tasks
• Coordinated administrative tasks for lead attorney, including filing and correspondence with clientele
• Payments/Fees for retainer, filing, and documents record fees
• Prepared and organized various immigration forms, filing of immigration matters
• Conducted in-depth research for motions, hearings, and immigrant visa appointments
CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFIED PARALEGAL (AA)
Associate of Arts
Paralegal Studies
Long Technical College
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Gilbert, AZ
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A DMIN & SENIOR PARALEGAL
EXPERIENCE continued
Legal Assistant – Wills & Trusts
National Future Benefits Inc. Scottsdale, AZ Oct 2006 – Nov 2007
• Collaborated with clients to prepare wills & trusts
• Utilized in-house software programs to develop client portfolios
• Managed favorable relationships with attorney and support staff
• Assisted office staff with translation and transcription Bilingual Administrative Assistant – Auto Finance Loans Red Mountain Funding Inc. Mesa, AZ Aug 2003 – Sept 2006
• Provided exceptional bilingual customer service while fielding high-volume calls
• Maintained and managed office environment in a tidy and efficient manner
• Used oral and written communication skills to develop bilingual loan contracts
• Developed accounting knowledge to post accounts receivable and reconciliation
• Created daily bank deposits of cash and checks, as well as balanced register and prepared daily report sheets
Accounts Receivable Clerk Cobra Department – Health Insurance Benesight Inc. Phoenix, AZ April 2002 – Aug 2003
• Provided exceptional customer service while managing phone lines
• Posted Cobra receivables in clients’ accounts
• Assisted with other clerical duties, such as mail room tasks
• Coordinated with other departments to complete departmental tasks and deadlines
Aida Morales
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