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Monserrat Luna Hernández

Valle De Aragon Segunda Seccion

Summary

Dynamic legal professional with a lot background as an Immigration Lawyer, showcasing expertise in immigration law specialization and exceptional client support. Excelled in legal drafting, immigration procedures and naturalization guidance, significantly increasing approval rates. Proven track record in managing high-volume cases and fostering client relations, ensuring seamless legal processes for diverse clients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Latin American House
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Interpreter from English to Spanish, to support the Latin community, based in London.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.

Immigration Lawyer

ODN México
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Coordination, elaboration, management and conclusion of all types of immigration procedures at the Instituto Nacional de Migracion (INM).
  • Managed a high volume of cases with efficiency, ensuring timely filings and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Assisted multinational corporations with intra-company transfers by preparing work visa applications, facilitating smooth transitions for employees.
  • Preparation of registrations, cancellations, terminations, employment contracts.
  • Coordination of the legal-corporate area.
  • Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation, expediting the application process for approval rates.
  • Prepared clients for visa interviews and coached them on how to present their case effectively, increasing overall success rates.

Associate Immigration Lawyer

Rivadeneyra, Treviño Y De Campo, S.C.
06.2016 - 03.2022
  • Advised clients on immigration matters
  • Immigration processes at the National Migration Institute, with clients of different nationalities.
  • Advice, accompaniment and preparation of visa processes for job offers to different companies in Mexico, for the transfer of their employees to Mexico.
  • Advice and management of all types of visas to migrate to Mexico.
  • Naturalisation processes at the Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores.
  • Processes for clients of different nationalities at embassies and consulates in Mexico.
  • Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.

Legal Assistant

Instituto Nacional Para Los Pueblos Indígenas
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Legal advice to indigenous people.
  • Elaboration of a Prison Census of the Indigenous Population in the Prisons of Mexico City.
  • Application for Civil Status Certificates from the General Directorate of the Civil Registry (Civil Registration Programme for the Indigenous Population).

Legal Intern

Unidad De Atención al Delito Dentro De La UNAM
04.2015 - 05.2016
  • Legal support and advice within UNAM.
  • Attention to complaints mailbox and help button within UNAM

Education

Law Degree - Law

Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
Ciudad Universitaria
07-2017

Skills

  • Immigration Expertise
  • Legal research expertise
  • Legal drafting
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Legal documentation
  • Legal document preparation
  • Document preparation
  • Naturalization guidance
  • Family-based petitions
  • Client relations
  • Client support
  • Immigration law specialization

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Latin American House
10.2022 - 04.2023

Immigration Lawyer

ODN México
04.2022 - 08.2022

Legal Assistant

Instituto Nacional Para Los Pueblos Indígenas
02.2018 - 09.2018

Associate Immigration Lawyer

Rivadeneyra, Treviño Y De Campo, S.C.
06.2016 - 03.2022

Legal Intern

Unidad De Atención al Delito Dentro De La UNAM
04.2015 - 05.2016

Law Degree - Law

Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
Monserrat Luna Hernández