Izabella A. Pereira
Paralegal
East Falmouth
Summary
Ambitious, multilingual paralegal bringing skills of legal research and document drafting; consistent management in direct services of interview intakes and client relationships; and specific interpersonal communication and collaboration skills regarding sexual/domestic violence and immigration/asylum.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Violence Against Women Advocate, Volunteer
Superação Da Violência Doméstica
09.2024 - Current
- Using strong interpersonal communication skills to convey safety and legal information to cisgender and transgender women and/or directing them to our psychology interns for mental health resources.
- Participating in a course partnered with the Maria da Penha Institute to better understand the full application of the Maria da Penha law, its implementation and development of best practices and public policies for its compliance, and the construction of a society without domestic and family violence against women.
- Assisting as a committee member to plan and announce lectures, livestreams, and events aiming to raise awareness of gender-based violence.
Paralegal & Intake Specialist
Victim Rights Law Center
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducted trauma-informed and survivor-centered intakes (in English, Portuguese, and Spanish) with potential clients in order to screen the viability of civil legal representation.
- Prepared legal briefs and motions.
- Developed projects alongside attorneys and partner nonprofits that facilitate legal access for those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
- Co-administrator of the VRLC's Anti-Racist Book Club, member of the organization's Communications Committee, and member of the Immigration Case Review.
- Created organization-wide onboarding materials for future paralegals and trained incoming paralegals.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in laws or regulations relevant to practice areas through continuous professional development opportunities such as webinars and internal workshops.
Investigative Intern
New York State Division Of Human Rights
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Investigated workplace discrimination complaints in order to decipher if New York State Law had been violated through legal research and case analysis
- Drafted investigation reports by conducting interview intakes and witness interviews via telephone or Zoom
- Maintained case files and data entry using MS Office and NYSDHR ITSM system
Civil Legal Advice and Resource Office, Volunteer
Fordham University School Of Law Feerick Center
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted attorneys in providing legal resources regarding consumer debt issues to community members in New York City
- Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients in Spanish and English
Translator for Asylum Seekers, Volunteer
New Sanctuary Immigration Coalition
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Aided asylees in filing applications and necessary documentation for asylum by using multilingual skills
- Liaised with coworkers and asylee candidates to answer questions, resolve issues and explain U.S. asylum policy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science; Latino & Latin American Studies
Fordham University, Lincoln Center
Manhattan, NY 09.2018 - 02.2022
Study Abroad: Universidad De Granada
Granada, Spain 01.2020 - 02.2020
Skills
Legal research and writing
Interview intake
Document preparation
Administrative support
Data and case analysis
Organizational efficiency
Legal assistance
Investigative skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Violence Against Women Advocate, Volunteer
Superação Da Violência Doméstica
09.2024 - Current
Paralegal & Intake Specialist
Victim Rights Law Center
06.2022 - 07.2024
Investigative Intern
New York State Division Of Human Rights
10.2021 - 03.2022
Study Abroad: Universidad De Granada
01.2020 - 02.2020
Civil Legal Advice and Resource Office, Volunteer
Fordham University School Of Law Feerick Center
09.2019 - 01.2020
Translator for Asylum Seekers, Volunteer
New Sanctuary Immigration Coalition
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science; Latino & Latin American Studies
Fordham University, Lincoln Center
09.2018 - 02.2022
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