Jessica Monterey Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

- Managed a heavy caseload of immigration litigation cases, including drafting forms, court filings, briefs, motions, and declarations.- Supervised and managed a team of paralegals involved in litigation, providing guidance and support.- Conducted weekly training sessions to educate staff on the appropriate use of practice management software, new processes, and updates in immigration policy affecting clients.- Developed and implemented processes to enhance output and efficiency across the entire staff, resulting in improved workflow.- Assisted in managing client relations, ensuring high-quality service and addressing client inquiries and concerns.- Led the development and implementation of mass case-related projects, streamlining processes and improving overall case management.

- Provided comprehensive legal support to four removal defense attorneys, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of applications, declarations, and case-related documents.- Effectively managed CDSS and LAJF grant reporting (for our team) by attending regular meetings with funders and collaborating organizations, while ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.- Captured, tracked, and analyzed grant data, delivering insightful reports to both internal stakeholders and funders to facilitate informed decision-making.- Developed and implemented streamlined processes that optimized efficiency within the removal defense team, resulting in improved workflows and increased productivity.- Conducted thorough case research, staying up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and precedents to support legal strategies and provide informed assistance to attorneys.- Played a key role in training new team members, equipping them with the necessary legal procedures and case management system knowledge for successful onboarding.- Collaborated with other units in the legal teams as needed, offering support in family-based casework and DACA matters, demonstrating adaptability and cross-functional teamwork.

Pasadena , Ca, Us

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Provided administrative and legal support to a solo practitioner at our satellite office. My responsibilities included preparing family petitions, naturalization, U-Visa, removal, declarations, RFEs, etc. translate/interpret, maintain positive attorney-client relationship, and assist in the development of processes for efficiency, supervise/train staff at the satellite office.

Fairfax, Virginia, Us

Formerly The Law Office of Brian Murray PLLC

Washignton, District Of Columbia, Us

As a paralegal with Mil Mujeres, I was responsible for case management of U Nonimmigrant Status petitions, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petition, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applications, Request for Evidences, Notice of Intent to Deny and some Appeals. I met with clients to obtain information pertinent to their petition or application and translated their documents pursuant to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) guidelines and requirements.

Provided high-end legal and administrative support for criminal defense and immigration attorneys. Responsibilities included managing attorneys’ schedules, intake processes, maintained positive client-attorney relationship, trained staff, managed four-six interns per semester, prepared files for court, prepared immigration cases, translated documents, interpreted for attorney in various settings, drafted motions, briefs, letters and other legal documents, filed legal documents in court, administrative tasks, as required, weekly deposit reports, large cash deposits.

Provided high-end legal and administrative support for criminal defense and immigration attorneys. Responsibilities included managing attorneys’ schedules, intake processes, maintained positive client-attorney relationship, trained staff, managed four-six interns per semester, prepared files for court, prepared immigration cases, translated documents, interpreted for attorney in various settings, drafted motions, briefs, letters and other legal documents, filed legal documents in court, administrative tasks, as required, weekly deposit reports, large cash deposits.

Computer Software Engineering

Associate Of Science (As), General Studies