Mario Cedeño Gonzalez

Highly analytical Senior Immigration Paralegal and Communications Professional with over 7 years of substantive experience in U.S.

Immigration

Law and removal defense. Formally trained through Blackstone Career Institute and a graduate in Journalism from URBE, combining superior investigative research skills with technical legal drafting.

Nearly Native

English fluency allows for seamless high-level advocacy and translation in sensitive litigation environments. Proven track record in navigating complex EOIR (Immigration Court) proceedings and securing Convention Against Torture (CAT) deferrals.

Senior Immigration Paralegal (Litigation & Deportation Defense) - Freelance / Self-Employed - Indianapolis, IN & Remote

(2018-12 - 2023-09)

• Removal Defense Authority: Spearheaded the evidentiary preparation and litigation strategy for high-stakes removal proceedings, contributing to a landmark CAT Deferral (Convention Against Torture) win in 2018.
• Complex Briefing Preparation: Leveraged URBE-honed journalism skills to research, draft, and organize 100+ comprehensive legal briefings, motions to reopen, and evidentiary exhibits for the EOIR and BIA.
• Investigative Case Development: Conducted deep-dive country condition research using international human rights databases to provide authoritative evidentiary support for asylum merit hearings.
• Senior Bilingual Liaison: Served as the primary bridge for Nearly Native English communication between lead attorneys and Spanish-speaking clients, ensuring flawless translation of requirements and directives.
• Full-Cycle Case Management: Managed high-volume portfolios (50+ active cases) including obtaining proper documentation, maintaining online/offline client files, and ensuring 100% adherence to court filing deadlines.
• High-Stakes Client Intake: Performed initial vetting and deep-dive interviews to evaluate case relief options (Waivers, Cancellations) and reported case viability directly to senior counsel.
• Strategic Client Support: Updated clients on case progression, managed expectations regarding the immigration process, and explained complex procedural next steps in both English and Spanish.

Export & Logistics Shipping Supervisor - MJCG / MJCG Logistics - Miami & Sunrise, FL

(2013-02 - 2014-08)

• Logistics Strategy: Translated complex international business needs into actionable logistics models; assigned shipments to carriers and monitored shipping data via centralized databases.
• Global Communications: Directed correspondence between dispatchers, warehouses, and international customers to optimize outgoing orders and claim submissions.

Installation & Maintenance Manager - Zero's Comp Inc - Doral, FL

(2006-06 - 2013-02)

• Operational Oversight: Directed team members on maintenance policies and procedures, managed long-range planning, budget recommendations, and daily equipment inventories.

Certification - Paralegal Training - Blackstone Career Institute

B.S. - Journalism / Social Communications - Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacín (URBE)

B.S. - Political Studies - Universidad Rafael Urdaneta (URU)