Immigration Attorney Resume Example LAW OFFICE OF ROSABEL COLON

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
LAW OFFICE OF ROSABEL COLON – Orlando, FL

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
LAW OFFICE OF YAMIRA ACEVDO – Orlando, FL

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
INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW – San Juan, PR

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 – San Juan, PR

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 – Carolina, PR

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 - San Juan, PR
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 - Beijing London

BBA: Marketing, 1993
UNIVERSITY OF THE SACRED HEART - San Juan, PR
Marketing

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Companies Worked For:

LAW OFFICE OF ROSABEL COLON
LAW OFFICE OF YAMIRA ACEVDO
INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
FORMERLY COLDWELL BANKER
COLON SUPER SERVICE STATION

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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