Paralegal

• Dec 2021 - Present

Hotline Paralegal

• Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

Serve as an important front line for LSNY's work and responds in real time to low-income individuals and families seeking legal help. My duties include answering phones, performing eligibility screening, entering client information into a database, writing case notes, giving advice under the supervision of an attorney, scheduling appointments, sending appointment letters and follow-up information to clients, and providing outside referrals.

Project Assistant, Immigration Intervention Project

• Jun 2019 - Oct 2020

• Assisted with initial consultation for cases to determine eligibility for immigration benefits.• Under attorney supervision, prepares and files immigration applications on behalf of clients seeking U nonimmigrant status, Asylum Status, Adjustment of Status, Naturalization, Status as VAWA Self-Petitioners, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, etc. • Translates legal documents from Spanish into English.• Perform administrative support services, such as scheduling meetings, updating outlook calendars, and requesting purchase reimbursements.• Maintains client database and client files.• Assesses client stability and makes appropriate referrals for non-legal services.• Advocates on behalf of clients seeking access to public benefits and other support services.

Case Manager, Immigration Intervention Project

• Dec 2018 - Jun 2019

• Assisted with initial consultation for cases to determine eligibility for immigration benefits.• Under attorney supervision, prepares and files immigration applications on behalf of clients seeking U nonimmigrant status, Asylum Status, Adjustment of Status, Naturalization, Status as VAWA Self-Petitioners, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, etc. • Translates legal documents from Spanish into English.• Perform administrative support services, such as scheduling meetings, updating outlook calendars, and requesting purchase reimbursements.• Maintains client database and client files.• Assesses client stability and makes appropriate referrals for non-legal services.• Advocates on behalf of clients seeking access to public benefits and other support services.

Senior Case Manager

• Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

• Case Aide - Provided comprehensive case management services to all clients including: intake assessment, goal setting, long-term care plan development, progress monitoring, and referrals; assisted clients in obtaining public benefits (SNAP), access job training, obtain low-income housing.• Provided safety planning and risk assessment for clients in precarious situations. • Case Aide - Provided comprehensive case management services to all clients including: intake assessment, goal setting, long-term care plan development, progress monitoring, and referrals; assisted clients in obtaining public benefits (SNAP), access job training, obtain low-income housing.• Provided safety planning and risk assessment for clients in precarious situations.

Housing Paralegal/Administrative Assistant

• Sep 2017 - Oct 2018

• Paralegal-Under attorney supervision prepared and filed housing court documents to commence non-payment/eviction proceedings. Prepared and filed rent demand notices, notices to cure, and notices to terminate. • Spanish Interpreter/Translator-Provided translation/interpretation services for Spanish-speaking tenants and contractors.• Administrative Assistant-Answered and screened all incoming calls, and directed calls to appropriate parties when necessary. Coordinated work repairs between Landlord, tenant, and contractors. Invoiced and paid proper parties. Entered expenses into QuickBooks. Maintained legal database.

CPSE Billing Coordinator

• Sep 2015 - Oct 2017

Billing-Ensured all session notes were entered in an accurate and timely manner and would later bill to NYS database. Liaised with the Provider Relations Department to resolve any rate discrepancies and respond to payment inquiries from interventionist. Ran billing estimates for all CPSE offices (NYC, Long Island, and Westchester) on a weekly basis to ensure the budget was on track. Billing-Ensured all session notes were entered in an accurate and timely manner and would later bill to NYS database. Liaised with the Provider Relations Department to resolve any rate discrepancies and respond to payment inquiries from interventionist. Ran billing estimates for all CPSE offices (NYC, Long Island, and Westchester) on a weekly basis to ensure the budget was on track.

Housing Paralegal/Administrative Assistant

• Nov 2011 - Sep 2015

• Paralegal-Under attorney supervision prepared and filed housing court documents to commence non-payment/eviction proceedings. Prepared and filed rent demand notices, notices to cure, and notices to terminate. • Spanish Interpreter/Translator-Provided translation/interpretation services for Spanish-speaking tenants and contractors.• Administrative Assistant-Answered and screened all incoming calls, and directed calls to appropriate parties when necessary. Coordinated work repairs between Landlord, tenant, and contractors. Invoiced and paid proper parties. Entered expenses into QuickBooks. Maintained legal database.