Experience

Vermont Journal of Environmental Law

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Editor

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Latinx American Law Student Association ·

• Vermont Law School

• Co-Chair (2023-2024 Academic Year)

  • Apr 2023 - Present



U.S. Department of Justice

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

  Executive Office for Immigration Review - Researched case law and draft memorandums on asylum and cancellations of removal. - Drafted court decisions on motions to suppress, reopen, and terminate. - Observed trials and provide summaries of relevant testimony for the immigration judges. - Researched case law and drafted memorandums regarding the categorical approach for criminal convictions and their impact on a respondent’s immigration proceedings. Executive Office for Immigration Review - Researched case law and draft memorandums on asylum and cancellations of removal. - Drafted court decisions on motions to suppress, reopen, and terminate. - Observed trials and provide summaries of relevant testimony for the immigration judges. - Researched case law and drafted memorandums regarding the categorical approach for criminal convictions and their impact on a respondent’s immigration proceedings.



Ogletree Deakins

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Immigration Paralegal

  • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

  - Played a critical role in establishing the firm’s first immigration practice on the West Coast by creating San Diego office policies and procedures. - Managed a high-volume Labor Certification caseload, including drafting applications, gathering supporting documents, communicating with clients, and maintaining a calendar of deadlines. - Played a critical role in establishing the firm’s first immigration practice on the West Coast by creating San Diego office policies and procedures. - Managed a high-volume Labor Certification caseload, including drafting applications, gathering supporting documents, communicating with clients, and maintaining a calendar of deadlines.



Larrabee Albi Coker LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Writer

  • Apr 2020 - Aug 2021

  - Managed a high-volume PERM Labor Certification caseload, including drafting applications, gathering supporting documents, communicating with clients, and maintaining a calendar of deadlines. - Assisted companies and applicants with translating, interpreting, and clarifying immigration processes through the Department of Labor. - Advised attorneys on the H-2A visa process utilizing previous experience. - Managed a high-volume PERM Labor Certification caseload, including drafting applications, gathering supporting documents, communicating with clients, and maintaining a calendar of deadlines. - Assisted companies and applicants with translating, interpreting, and clarifying immigration processes through the Department of Labor. - Advised attorneys on the H-2A visa process utilizing previous experience.



MalitzLaw, Inc.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Assistant/Legal Assistant/ Jr. Paralegal

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  - Managed high volume case load of H-2A applications including gathering supporting documents - Maintained multiple calendars including attorney and paralegals RFE and NOD due dates as well as client meetings and travel - Performed intake of new clients which includes drafting engagement letters and outlining the complex H-2A process - Communicated with clients regarding case status, consulate appointments and filing deadlines over the phone and via email - Prepared and filed applications through various government agencies (i.e. USCIS, Department of Labor and State Workforce Agencies) - Reviewed NODs and RFEs and prepare responses with supporting documentation - Provided internal training to attorneys and staff regarding new DOL procedures (FLAG), USCIS filings and Audit Files - Assisted with Wage & Hour Division investigations - Translated employment contracts and other legal documents from Spanish to English Show less



Hermanos Unidos

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Chair

  • May 2018 - Aug 2019

  - Oversaw a part of Hermanos Unidos, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that spans over 15 different campuses across California with the goal of retaining Latino men in higher education- Facilitated weekly general body meetings and steering committee meetings - Collaborated with steering members to provide the resources and events for general body members- Oversaw all activities and projects that occur within the organization

• Community Service Chair

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  - Planned all Community Service Events conducted by the organizations - Researched any possible Service events the organization could take participate in - Recorded all Community Service hours conducted by members



UC San Diego

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Mail Services

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

  - Performed a variety of clerical work - Ensured that students and university professionals receive their parcels in a timely manner - Kept a well organized Parcel Center in order to allow for the daily functions - Performed a variety of clerical work - Ensured that students and university professionals receive their parcels in a timely manner - Kept a well organized Parcel Center in order to allow for the daily functions



ConXion to Community

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• College Intern : Victor Garza Institute of Public Affairs

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  - Drafted reports and letters for the Deputy City Manager and the Parks Department regarding Homelessness in San Jose - Facilitated communication through phone, email, and town hall meetings between the community and the City Manager’s Office - Led the establishment of the “Victor Garza Institute of Public of Affairs” through drafting mission and vision statements, and speaking with City Hall of San Jose and city officials in order to increase the number of people of color in public service. Show less



Mt. Pleasant High School

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• College Assistant

  • May 2015 - Aug 2017

  - Performed clerical work directed by the Principal- Retrieved student data and information from student database system as requested by administrators and certificated staff to- Created reports, spread sheets, and certificates- Acted as a office receptionist: answering telephones, making appointments; responding to students, faculty, administrators, parents and the general public, giving information and assistance whenever possible regarding school functions- Translated communication between parent and school officials from Spanish to English Show less

• Student Assistant

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

  - Performed clerical work directed by the Summer School Principal- Contacted students and parents in English/Spanish to inform them about class availability- Distributed class materials and textbooks to all classrooms- Acted as a receptionist for the summer school principal helping with contacting parents and responding to students and the public



Sergio Jimenez Campaign for City Council

• San Jose, California, United States

• Intern

  • Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  - Researched and identified target populations by using bilingual skills to communicate with latino communities within the district - Coordinated fundraising and public outreach events, while assisting in the registration of voters from marginalized communities, resulting in the first Latino Council member for District 2 of San Jose - Researched and identified target populations by using bilingual skills to communicate with latino communities within the district - Coordinated fundraising and public outreach events, while assisting in the registration of voters from marginalized communities, resulting in the first Latino Council member for District 2 of San Jose