Law Office of Dolores Tapia

Paralegal12/2013-Present

·  Perform intake of clients upon assignment.

·  Draft and process various immigration documents, including but not limited to; family based petitions, naturalization and visa applications, as well as H1B applications.

·  Apprise clients of case status and ensure timely production of all documentation.

·  Conduct legal research via Westlaw and Lexis Nexis when required for

complex issues.

Moretti Law, P.C.11/2012-11/2013

Paralegal

·  Fielded initial calls from prospective clients and relay key facts to firm attorneys.

·  Improve office efficiency through dynamic improvement of firm database and docket.

·  Assisted and supported criminal law lawyers in reviewing and processing search warrants, court orders, subpoenas and discovery.

·  Interviewed clients and witnesses to obtain relevant information as required by firm attorneys.

·  Drafted legal documents and pleadings relating to the criminal law field.

Law Office of Dolores Tapia-Reyes11/2004-05/2007

Paralegal

·  Drafted legal pleadings for domestic relations, real estate, and chancery cases. Filed documents with County Clerk of Circuit Curt.

·  Ensured proper setting of court dates and times with county clerk. Ensured proper follow-up with prospective and current clients.

·  Translated in open court during domestic relations litigation.

·  Handled administrative aspects of real estate closing including; collecting all necessary documentation, following up with loan offices and companies to facilitate purchase or sales of real estate, and drafting modification documents.

RELAVANT SKILLS