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IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY
Professional Summary
Resourceful, newly appointed attorney pursuing associate position at the service of a progressive firm or agency contributing strong mix of foresight, strategic business sense and uncompromising work ethic. Excellent oral and written communication skills (Spanish/English), knowledge of corporate America and professional protocol.
Admitted to the Puerto Rico Bar, 2013
Skills
| MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MicroJuris, Lexis Nexis, and Westlaw |
Work History
Immigration Attorney, 01/2015
to Current
Advaoptical – Dallas , TX
Advaoptical – Dallas , TX
- Practice focused on a wide range of immigration matters including family based-petitions, applicatioin for permanent residence, Asylum, consular processing, naturalization, and representation before USCIS Adjudicating Officers and in Immigration Court.
- Conducting legal research, document review and draft pleadings, briefs, motions, and appeals for deportation and asylum cases for Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
- Representing clients before the Immigration Courts and USCIS.
- Assisting clients and families in completing all necessary paperwork required by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).
- Helping clients navigate the complex immigration system.
Immigration Attorney, 01/2014
to 01/2015
Advaoptical – Atlanta , GA
Advaoptical – Atlanta , GA
- Assist with case evaluation, strategy and management.
- Provide legal and technical support for clients regarding the interpretation of immigration law and its impact on Family-Based Immigration, Deportation and Removal Defense and Political Asylum.
- Prepare legal documents, gather and present evidence to challenge action taken against clients facing deportation.
- Client representation in deportation hearings before immigration judge.
Student Practitioner LEGAL AID, 01/2012
Siertek Ltd. – Washington , DC
Siertek Ltd. – Washington , DC
- Gained insight and experience in various areas of civil and family law representing eligible clients in matters of divorce, child custody, child support, termination of parental rights, and inheritance.
- Interviewed and counseled clients; developed case strategy; drafted pleadings; engaged in discovery; negotiated with opposing parties and provided representation in court proceedings.
- Actively engaged in mediation tactics to resolve parental conflicts during custody proceedings.
Real Estate Broker / Leasing Agent, 01/2007
to 01/2013
FORMERLY COLDWELL BANKER – City , STATE
FORMERLY COLDWELL BANKER – City , STATE
- Sold/leased commercial, single/multi-family dwellings and investment residential properties developing and utilizing sales networks, cold calling, telemarketing and print/web-based advertising to generate buyers, sellers and financiers.
Administrator, 01/1993
to 01/2007
COLON SUPER SERVICE STATION – City , STATE
COLON SUPER SERVICE STATION – City , STATE
- Structured and implemented action plans across all core operating areas and directed daily operations of fueling station and service center including facilities, accounting, purchasing, inventory, service quality, sales, licensing, and human resources.
- Coordinated activities with community / regulatory agencies; represented company interest before government commissions and regulatory bodies.
- Structured business to consumer marketing strategies and purchase incentives driving customer traffic producing increased fuel sales.
Education
Juris Doctor: 2012
INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW - City, State
3.20
INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW - City, State
3.20
Significant Electives: Family Law - Public Health Law - Bioethics and Biotechnology Law
Studies Abroad:
International Law: Chinese Law Advanced International Law: European Community
Università Ca' Foscari Venezia - Venice, Italy Universidad Complutense de Madrid - Madrid, Spain
Advanced International Law: Human Rights Europe Public and Private International and Comparative Law
Barcelona University - Barcelona, Spain
The Impact of IT Development on International Relations
Environmental Liability and Ecological Damage in European Law
Trends in Comparative Family Law: Communication University of China University of London - City
BBA: Marketing,
1993
UNIVERSITY OF THE SACRED HEART - City, State
Marketing
UNIVERSITY OF THE SACRED HEART - City, State
Marketing
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School Attended
- INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
- Communication University of China University of London
- UNIVERSITY OF THE SACRED HEART
Job Titles Held:
- Immigration Attorney
- Student Practitioner LEGAL AID
- Real Estate Broker / Leasing Agent
- Administrator
Degrees
- Juris Doctor : 2012
Significant Electives: Family Law - Public Health Law - Bioethics and Biotechnology Law Studies Abroad :
International Law: Chinese Law Advanced International Law: European Community Università Ca' Foscari Venezia - Venice, Italy Universidad Complutense de Madrid - Madrid, Spain Advanced International Law: Human Rights Europe Public and Private International and Comparative Law Barcelona University - Barcelona, Spain The Impact of IT Development on International Relations Environmental Liability and Ecological Damage in European Law Trends in Comparative Family Law :
BBA : Marketing , 1993
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