Javier Grimaldo

Paralegal | Immigration Law | USCIS & EOIR

Colombia

About

Bilingual Paralegal with over 6 years of experience specializing in U.S. Immigration Law. Proven expertise in managing high-volume caseloads, preparing complex USCIS filings, and leveraging legal technology such as Docketwise, Clio, and PrimaLaw to optimize workflow, while maintaining strict confidentiality, and ensuring 100% compliance with legal standards and deadlines.

Experience

  • Paralegal at Sekou Clarke Law Group
    Feb 2023 - May 2026 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Case Management: Handle the preparation and review of legal files for diverse immigration cases with USCIS, and NVC. Clients Liaison: Acted as point of contact for clients, gathering critical documentation, and delivering timely case updates via phone and email. Legal Tech Optimization: Utilized specialized software including Docketwise, Clio, PrimaLaw, and Cerenade to streamline forms preparation and case tracking. Administrative Operations: Managed executive calendars and coordinated high-priority appointments.

  • Legal Assistant at Virtual Talent
    Jul 2019 - Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Legal Drafting: draft and edit formal legal documents, including contracts and retainers, while strictly adhering to U.S. legal standards. Forms filing: prepare immigration forms for multiple immigration cases, like family petitions, AOS, asylum, VAWA, FOIA and more. Research & Analysis: Conducted in-depth legal research to support case strategies and meticulously reviewed immigration files for quality assurance. Process Improvement: Developed and maintained a robust tracking system to monitor case progress, significantly reducing turnaround times. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnered with multidisciplinary legal teams to provide high-level client support and resolve complex inquiries