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Hartford, Ct, Us

Hartford, Connecticut, Us

• Prepare immigrant and non-immigrant (EB, E, H, L, O, TN) petitions for filing with USCIS, DOS, and DOL• Manage PERM cases from inception to completion• Assist attorneys with assessing employment eligibility to provide prompt and accurate guidance to clients• Continuously monitor case timelines and deadlines to ensure compliance with immigration status• Draft correspondence, including client communications, RFE responses, and appeals• Maintain, update, and organize files in accordance with best practices

New York, Ny, Us

• Provided overflow support to attorneys and other legal assistants with case preparation, filings, document creation, and other relevant tasks• Member of a specialized document and file processing team that handled a wide variety of projects from across the firm to efficiently prepare requested products• Worked collaboratively with numerous interdisciplinary departments, including administrative services, accounting, and client services• Responsible for scheduling inter- and intra-office meetings• Assisted with the training of a new hire to the Hartford office

• Prepared a variety of immigrant and non-immigrant petitions (IR/CR and K visas, adjustment of status, removal of conditions, naturalization, DACA, and asylum applications) • Drafted and filed pleadings, motions, and all related documentation• Prepared and managed cases to ensure timely processing and resolution• Corresponded and coordinated with clients, counsel, agencies, and relevant third parties• Performed legal research and presented findings to attorneys in a concise and organized manner• Managed attorneys’ calendars to ensure all appointments, meetings, and court dates were appropriately scheduled• Remained up to date on changes in state and federal policies to ensure firm compliance

Skokie, Illinois, Us

• Filed annual reports and obtained necessary certificates for clients• Accurately entered attorneys’ billable hours• Prepared accounts payable and receivable accountings on a weekly basis• Ensured that all office supplies were stocked and ordered as needed

• Managed real estate agents’ schedules of client meetings, showings, and closings• Maintained client database to ensure accurate, up-to-date information• Scanned, copied, printed, and filed documents• Managed company’s internet-based presence

Storrs, Ct, Us

• Updated content of legal journals and publications• Carried out daily database maintenance to ensure accuracy of system information• Organized books and journals to facilitate smooth operation of the library• Assisted patrons in locating documents

Storrs, Ct, Us

• Interviewed participants and conducted surveys• Collected and entered data for analysis• Actively participated in weekly research team meetings• Carried out IRB-approved experiments on research subjects

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

2013 Summer Semester, Program: Central European Modernitity