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PARALEGAL
Professional Summary
Technologically-savvy Paralegal offering proficiency in AAA, Pro-Law, AS400, Trial-works, spreadsheet development and legal research. Well-versed in legal terminology and legal document preparation. Bringing 3 years of legal expertise and commitment to supporting legal teams of up to 2.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: International Criminal Justice/ Law/ Fraud 12/2019John Jay College Of Criminal Justice Of The City University Of New York-
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Associate of Science: Criminal Justice06/2017LaGuardia Community College Of The City University Of New York-
City,
State
Professional Experience
Defense Arbitration Paralegal08/2018
to 10/2020
Jaffe & Velazquez, LLP, Country Wide Insurance Co – City , STATE
Jaffe & Velazquez, LLP, Country Wide Insurance Co – City , STATE
- Opened and processed new matters for intake
- Handle all contacts and inquiries with arbitrators, attorneys, and medical providers
- Assisted attorney with case status follow-ups such as hearings and scheduling and maintaining calendars using e-courts (EUO's, IME's)
- Familiar with document management programs such as Pro-law, AS-400, Trial-works for review and filing system such as American Arbitration Association for pre-processing
- Drafted, polished, composed, and prepared litigation documents such as pleadings and correspondence according to strict deadlines.
- Organized exhibits for Trial De Nova cases and prepared materials for easy display and admittance
- Performed other duties as requested or assigned
- Knowledge of Regulation 68 and ability to interpret rules of court
- Worked in team environment to achieve departmental goals
Immigration Paralegal Intern05/2018
to 08/2018
Ana Maria Bazan Law Firm PC – City , STATE
Ana Maria Bazan Law Firm PC – City , STATE
- Conducted client intake interviews to determine client service need and eligibility
- Assisted in translation including having to provide United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with information about case changes
- Evaluated equivalency of foreign degrees and translated documents written in foreign language
- Researched availability of, and then obtaining documents from foreign countries, including visas and passports
- Completed case packages for immigration benefits through legal asylum to demonstrate extreme hardship or physical and emotional abuse, and legal waivers requests for ongoing cases
- Interviewed couples to gather information in order to determine necessary actions and prepare them for marriage green card
- Coordinated paperwork such as applications for citizenship, including petitions and preparing for deportation
- Legal research on case law such as state statutes, decisions, articles, codes, and documents related to immigration
- Collaborated with outside counsel to interpret and apply technical immigration policies and procedures
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School Attended
- John Jay College Of Criminal Justice Of The City University Of New York
- LaGuardia Community College Of The City University Of New York
Job Titles Held:
- Defense Arbitration Paralegal
- Immigration Paralegal Intern
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts : International Criminal Justice/ Law/ Fraud 12/2019
Associate of Science : Criminal Justice 06/2017
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