Greater Houston
Legal Assistant at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel with experience in tax litigation support, immigration law, and bilingual legal communication. I’m especially interested in cross-border and international legal issues, and I enjoy learning more about how legal systems, business, and regulation intersect across jurisdictions.
Provide reliable remote administrative and paralegal support to solo attorneys, small law firms, and individuals needing professional legal document assistance. Services include immigration document preparation under attorney supervision, case file organization, bilingual client communication (English/Spanish), correspondence drafting, document management, and notary services where permitted. Rodriguez Legal Support delivers flexible, part-time remote support designed to help legal professionals stay organized, efficient, and client-focused.
In my current role as a Legal Assistant within the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, I support attorneys by reviewing and organizing litigation materials and ensuring that filings meet all required legal and procedural standards. I manage case workflows through Dawson and ACDS, assist with e-filing and document tracking, and help maintain the accuracy and completeness of legal records. My work contributes to the effective handling of tax litigation matters and the smooth operation of our legal team.
During my time as a Student Trainee (Legal Assistant), I gained hands-on experience supporting attorneys and management by preparing legal documents and ensuring compliance with established processes. I assisted in day-to-day case filing and contributed to the accuracy and organization of legal materials. This role provided foundational legal training and helped me build the skills that led to my transition into a full-time Legal Assistant position.
Collaborated with crime analysts to collect, process, and analyze crime data, providing insights to support law enforcement operations and strategic decision-making. Assisted in investigations by applying analytical techniques to identify patterns and trends, contributing to intelligence reports and presentations for ongoing cases. Gained hands-on experience in technical proficiency in crime analysis tools and software.
Curriculum Development: Creating comprehensive courses to teach clients how to use our PIMS/LIMS system effectively. This includes developing training materials and structured learning paths. Script Writing and Audio Recording: Developing scripts and recording audio for educational materials and training modules. Software Testing and Evaluation: Conducting thorough testing of software to find and document bugs, ensuring functionality and performance standards are met.
Effective management of deadlines and priorities. In-depth knowledge of immigration law, particularly pertaining to T-Visa and U-Visa regulations, requirements, and processes. Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with clients, providing guidance, and updates, and addressing their questions throughout the application processes. Demonstrated emotional intelligence by establishing trust with T-Visa clients. Compassion and understanding towards clients who may have experienced trauma or difficult circumstances.