Rivas, Rivas, Nicaragua
Bilingual Paralegal & Legal Assistant with nearly 4 years of experience supporting U.S.-based law firms remotely in Immigration and Personal Injury matters. Experienced in preparing and managing USCIS and EOIR forms including I-589, I-130, I-485, I-765, I-360 (SIJS), EOIR-28, EOIR-42B, and related immigration filings. Skilled in asylum and SIJS cases, legal document drafting, document translations, evidence collection, client communication, case management. Experienced in preparing court-ready files while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and strong deadline coordination. In Personal Injury, experienced in client intake, claim opening, medical records and bills requests, demand package preparation, property damage coordination, settlement follow-up, case file management and auditing. Proficient in Filevine, MyCase, Zoho, Monday.com, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Slack. Passionate about continuous professional growth and contributing to collaborative, client-focused legal teams.
* Conduct legal case audits to ensure file accuracy, completeness, and compliance. * Review case documentation and identify deficiencies requiring corrective action. * Monitor case progress and maintain accurate records within case management systems. * Support attorneys and case managers through document review and case preparation. * Coordinate record collection and communication with third parties, medical providers, and insurers. * Perform quality assurance reviews to maintain high standards of case management.
* Prepared and filed asylum applications and supporting documentation through MyUSCIS and EOIR. * Drafted client declarations, affidavits, and legal support documents for immigration cases. * Reviewed, analyzed, and organized evidence packages to ensure case readiness and compliance with filing requirements. * Managed case files and maintained accurate records throughout the immigration process. * Translated legal documents and client communications between English and Spanish. * Conducted client intake interviews and gathered supporting information for case development. * Communicated with clients regarding case status, document requests, and filing deadlines. * Assisted attorneys with case preparation, document review, and administrative legal support.
* Monitored personal injury cases and tracked case progress from intake through resolution. * Coordinated the collection, review, and submission of medical records, bills, and supporting documentation. * Maintained organized case files and ensured accurate documentation within case management systems. * Communicated with clients regarding treatment updates, document requests, and case status. * Assisted in obtaining and reviewing medical evidence to support claim development. * Managed case-related correspondence and followed up with clients, providers, and third parties. * Performed case file reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with firm procedures. * Supported attorneys and case managers with administrative and case management tasks.