Experience

PizanoLaw P.C.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  San Jose, California, United States

• Senior Paralegal

  • Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  San Jose, California, United States • Prepare and manage a caseload of an average of 125 active cases while maintaining high-quality legal services. • Analyze case documents and prepare application packets for a variety of immigration processes, including: Adjustment of Status, Immigrant Visas, Naturalization/Derivation/Acquisition of Citizenship, Family Petitions, Registry, NACARA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Waivers of Grounds of Inadmissibility (I-601, I-601A, and I-212), Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status, and… Show more • Prepare and manage a caseload of an average of 125 active cases while maintaining high-quality legal services. • Analyze case documents and prepare application packets for a variety of immigration processes, including: Adjustment of Status, Immigrant Visas, Naturalization/Derivation/Acquisition of Citizenship, Family Petitions, Registry, NACARA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Waivers of Grounds of Inadmissibility (I-601, I-601A, and I-212), Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status, and Violence Against Women Act. • Request I-918, Supplement Bs (U visa Certifications) from the Office of the District Attorney and various police departments in California and Washington. • Respond to Requests for Evidence and Notice of Intent to Deny in a timely manner. • File routine motions with the Immigration Court in San Francisco including, Motion to Terminate Removal Proceedings and Status Docket Update, and serve opposing counsel. • Follow internal intake procedures after a client retains our firm. • Research pertinent immigration laws, regulations, policies, and precedent legal decisions to develop a strategy for successful resolution of each case. • Assist applicants in writing and developing declarations in English and Spanish, in person and remotely. • Supervise and train new legal assistants on office procedures and immigration processes. • Assist in managing the firm's calendar and appointments on Outlook.

• Paralegal

  • Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  San Jose, California, United States



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Army Medic (68W)

  • May 2020 - Present

  Marina, California, United States



Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• DOJ Accredited Representative

  • Feb 2016 - Jul 2020

  San Jose, CA • Represented clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services with accreditation from the Department of Justice. • Prepared and managed a caseload of an average of 130 active cases per month while maintaining high-quality legal services. • Conducted weekly consultations to screen new potential clients on eligibility for immigration benefits including Permanent Resident status, Immigrant visas, naturalization/derivation/acquisition of citizenship, family petitions, temporary… Show more • Represented clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services with accreditation from the Department of Justice. • Prepared and managed a caseload of an average of 130 active cases per month while maintaining high-quality legal services. • Conducted weekly consultations to screen new potential clients on eligibility for immigration benefits including Permanent Resident status, Immigrant visas, naturalization/derivation/acquisition of citizenship, family petitions, temporary relief such as Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, waivers of grounds of inadmissibility, and humanitarian-based self-petitions including U Non-immigrant status and Violence Against Women Act in English and Spanish. • Researched pertinent immigration laws, regulations, policies, and precedent legal decisions to develop a strategy for successful resolution of each case. • Conducted “Know Your Rights” and specific legal remedy presentations to inform local communities about changes in immigration law and the rights of immigrants in the United States in collaboration with local organizations in English and Spanish. • Supervised and trained law interns on U-visa certification requests from the Office of the District Attorney and various local police departments. • Provided informational interviews to local Spanish and English language media. • Manage appointments via Google Calendar. • Assisted applicants in writing and developing declarations. • Entered and managed case data in LawLogix.

• Immigration and Legal Services Program Assistant

  • Jul 2015 - Feb 2016

  San Jose, CA • Assisted staff attorneys and counselors in the preparation of application packets for family-based petitions and other immigraiton remedies such as: Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, U visa, Adjustment of Status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Immediate Relative Petition • Completed U-visa certification forms and sent them to corresponding law enforcement agencies •Translated legal and supporting documents from Spanish to English •Contacted clients to schedule meeting… Show more • Assisted staff attorneys and counselors in the preparation of application packets for family-based petitions and other immigraiton remedies such as: Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, U visa, Adjustment of Status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Immediate Relative Petition • Completed U-visa certification forms and sent them to corresponding law enforcement agencies •Translated legal and supporting documents from Spanish to English •Contacted clients to schedule meeting appointments, inform them of biometric appointments, and answer questions regarding their case status

• Immigration and Legal Services Intern

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

  San Jose, California • Assisted in the preparation of application packets for family-based and other immigration remedies such as: Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, U visa, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals • Completed U-visa certification forms to be sent to corresponding law enforcement agency •Translated legal and supporting documents from Spanish to English for clients’ immigration application packets • Contacted clients to schedule meeting appointments, inform them of biometric… Show more • Assisted in the preparation of application packets for family-based and other immigration remedies such as: Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, U visa, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals • Completed U-visa certification forms to be sent to corresponding law enforcement agency •Translated legal and supporting documents from Spanish to English for clients’ immigration application packets • Contacted clients to schedule meeting appointments, inform them of biometric appointments, and answered questions regarding their case status



Consulate General of Mexico in San Jose

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Prestadora de Servicios

  • Jul 2015 - Feb 2016

  San Jose • Drafted and edited highly-sensitive diplomatic memorandums on behalf of our consular office • Developed proposals for strategic binational programs to promote Mexican citizens’ integration in the U.S. • Researched and reported on local policy and its impact on the Mexican community to our Consular Headquarters • Translated documents from English to Spanish and vice-versa



Coach

• Advertising Services

• Sales Associate

  • Dec 2014 - Jan 2015

  Valleyfair Mall, Santa Clara Ca • Provided detailed information about quality and functionality of our product to customers • Facilitated an enjoyable and personalized shopping experience to customers • Worked collaboratively with colleagues and managers to provide quality customer service • Operated responsibly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment • Responsible for opening and closing procedures



LinkedIn

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campus Recruiting- Event Coordinator Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

  Sunnyvale, CA • Assisted in the coordination and execution of two large-scale events with at least 250 attendees • Managed budgets, delegated work and oversaw the execution of a total of 10 internal events for LinkedIn interns • Prepared and submitted administrative paperwork and presented post mortem analysis of NPS, budgeting, and overall quality experience • Worked with a multitude of external vendors and internal business units to plan and execute recruiting events



Santa Clara University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Facilitator (Resident Advisor)

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  Santa Clara, California • Oversaw the wellbeing and community development of a Residence Hall of 350 students • Planned educational and social programs for the residents living in my community • Assisted in the academic and personal development of residents • Promoted and supported an inclusive environment in which diversity was thoughtfully explored • Upheld Santa Clara University policies and community standards • Responded to emergencies and crises within my residence hall

• Campus Recruiting- Events and Operations Team Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Mountain View, CA • Compiled data pertaining to recruiting events and presented my findings in a magazine format • Assisted In the execution of recruiting events that promoted LinkedIn culture • Facilitated a conversation between CEO and Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula President



Santa Clara Mission Cemetery

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

• Student Employee

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Santa Clara, California • Assisted with in-person and via phone-call customer service • Provided pricing and conducted sales of gravesites • Responded to online grave location requests • Updated grounds maps • Placed picture tile orders and assisted with editing photographs for gravestones

• Jesuit Community Desk Receptionist

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

  Santa Clara, California • Answered and transferred phone calls to the appropriate residents • Greeted guests into the residence and directed them to their destination in a timely fashion • Assisted Jesuit residents and guests with office duties



Peninsula Bridge

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher Assistant

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Sacred Heart Preparatory, Atherton • Assisted students in a seventh-grade math class of 25 pupils • Facilitated small groups to reinforce algebra skills • Coordinated and facilitated recreational activities for 10 students