Experience

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  CASA

  • Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

  • Legal Intern

    • May 2024 - Present
    • Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

    Legal Internship to learn about and experience the field of Housing Law.

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  Fragomen

  • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

  • Business Immigration Analyst (Paralegal)

    • Jun 2022 - Aug 2023
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    Aided in the preparation and submission of employment-based non-immigrant (L-1A/B Blanket and USCIS) visa petitions, I-140 Immigrant Petitions for Alien Workers, and Adjustment of Status applications to USCISManaged case load with over 150 casesCollaborated with attorneys, managers, paralegals, and clientsDaily and direct communication with C-level executives and managers regarding matters with their employeesManaged database (Connect by Fragomen) with Client InformationDirected communication with employees and their employersOrganized evidence from clients to prepare cases for submission to U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services

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  Maggio Kattar Nahajzer + Alexander PC

  • United States
  • Law Practice
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Paralegal

    • Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

    Aided in the preparation and submission of employment-based visa petitions (L-1A/B, H-1B, J-1), PERM Labor Certifications, and Adjustment of Status applicationsManaged a case load with over 100 casesDaily and direct communication with employers and their employeesOrganized evidence from clients and wrote letters on behalf of employers to prepare cases for submission to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesManaged database (INSZoom) with client information

  • Legal Assistant

    • Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

    Drafted representation agreements between the firm and clientsDrafted and sent employment verification letters for clients to present to the US Embassy or US Customs and Border ProtectionScheduled attorney-client consultations and meetings as well as initiated cases for clientsAssisted with matter-related billing

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  Howlette Family Eye Care

  • Glen Allen, Virginia, United States

  • Optometric Technician/Office Manager

    • Dec 2018 - Jul 2021
    • Glen Allen, Virginia, United States

    Managed day-to-day tasks related to the optometry practice such as: created employment schedules; employee hiring, firing, and trainings; ran doctor-requested tests on patients.

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  Central Virginia Legal Aid Soc

  • Richmond, VA

  • Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant

    • Aug 2017 - May 2018
    • Richmond, VA

    Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to clients during moments of crisis and trauma.Explained eligibility requirements, application details, and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.Communicated with 20+ potential and current clients per day and helped them apply for legal servicesManaged case filesWorked with attorney and secretary in document retrieval and filingConducted book-keeping and record-keeping using Microsoft Word and Excel