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David Santiago

David Santiago

Zapopan,México

Summary

Experienced attorney with a strong background in immigration law, specialising in managing the full lifecycle of complex cases, including VAWA, Asylum, N-400 and E-2 filings. Demonstrated proficiency in legal drafting for VAWA and Asylum declarations, as well as responses to Requests for Evidence. Proven experience in managing client relationships, ensuring effective communication across teams. Fluent in Spanish and English, adept at utilising Microsoft Office Suite, Clio, Monday.com, Slack, Dropbox and Docketwise. Committed to advancing career goals by leveraging legal expertise and communication skills to deliver exceptional client service and results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Virtual Attorney

Institute for Immigration
Los Angeles
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed full lifecycle of complex immigration cases, including VAWAs, N-400, E-2 and Family Based Adjustments of Status (AOS).
  • Analyzed and created action plans for Requests for Evidence, with a clear path for preparing comprehensive responses, covering what was requested.
  • Drafted impactful declarations and affidavits for VAWA claims.
  • Oversaw all aspects of case preparation, from effective client communication, document collection and form filing, to final review and submission.

Virtual Assistant

The United Firm
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Provided support in Motions to Reopen, assisting in legal and procedural tasks.
  • Drafted and prepared legal declarations, ensuring comprehensive and relevant client statements.
  • Managed and facilitated clear client communication between attorney and Spanish-speaking clients .
  • Translated legal documents.

Case manager (Remote)

Andres Mejer Law
New Jersey
04.2022 - 09.2024
  • Managed caseloads of over 70 immigration cases at a time, overseeing initial client intake to final filing for Asylums, VAWAs and Adjustments of Status.
  • Coordinated with client communication department to streamline client support and case progression, addressing inquiries and requesting necessary documentation to move the case forward.

Legal Assistant

Leleu &Gomez Alfaro
New York
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Drafted legal documents for submission to Immigration court.
  • Provided virtual legal consultancy services with managing attorney.
  • Supported asylum department by drafting client declarations and completing necessary forms to ensure case progression.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Law

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESO)
Guadalajara
08.2015 - 05.2020

Academic Exchange - Law

University of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina
01.2019 - 07.2019

High School Diploma -

American School Foundation of Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Mexico
08.2001 - 06.2015

Skills

  • Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Advanced)
  • Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Dropbox, Clio, Mondaycom, Slack, and Docketwise
  • Legal Expertise: VAWA, Asylums, N-400, E-2, RFEs, I-130, I-485, I-360, I-589, I-751
  • Legal Drafting & Written Skills: Comprehensive experience drafting detailed and persuasive legal documents, such as declarations for VAWA and Asylum cases
  • Relations & Communication: 5 years of experience managing client relationships and streamlining communication between internal teams to ensure timely and effective document and information requests

Timeline

Virtual Attorney

Institute for Immigration
01.2025 - Current

Virtual Assistant

The United Firm
09.2024 - 01.2025

Case manager (Remote)

Andres Mejer Law
04.2022 - 09.2024

Legal Assistant

Leleu &Gomez Alfaro
01.2020 - 03.2021

Academic Exchange - Law

University of Buenos Aires
01.2019 - 07.2019

Diploma of Higher Education - Law

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESO)
08.2015 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

American School Foundation of Guadalajara
08.2001 - 06.2015

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