Legal Assistant - Manuel Solis Law Firm - Dallas, TX
(2025-01)
- Prepare and file family-based immigration petitions, naturalization applications, and adjustment of status (I-485) packets for submission to USCIS.
- Conduct bilingual client intake interviews and maintain ongoing communication with clients in English and Spanish throughout the immigration process.
- Draft affidavits, declarations, and supporting legal documentation for attorney review and case preparation.
- Translate legal documents and serve as interpreter during attorney-client meetings and USCIS interviews.
- Organize immigration files, maintain accurate case records, and support case management by monitoring documentation and ensuring complete application packets.
- Maintain client information and legal documentation using Oracle, BOS, and IMMPRO case management systems.
- Collaborate closely with attorneys to prepare immigration filings, organize supporting evidence, and meet filing deadlines.
- Provide professional client service while handling confidential legal information with accuracy and attention to detail.
Lawyer - RHO Consultants - Tulum, Mexico
(2024-01 - 2024-12)
- Drafted and reviewed employment agreements, NDAs, purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, service contracts, and supply agreements.
- Provided legal support and guidance on corporate and labor law matters.
- Assisted with employment-related claims and prepared legal documentation supporting compliance and labor matters.
- Reviewed legal documents for accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance while supporting business operations.
Paralegal - Quill & Arrow Law Firm - Remote
(2023-01 - 2023-12)
- Drafted pleadings, legal correspondence, demand letters, and litigation documents for personal injury matters.
- Maintained accurate case records and updated CRM systems with case activity and client communications.
- Supported attorneys by organizing legal documentation, monitoring deadlines, and assisting throughout the litigation process.
- Communicated with clients regarding case status and documentation requirements.
Corporate & Real Estate Lawyer - GIADA Developments S.A. de C.V. - Tulum, Mexico
(2022-01 - 2022-12)
- Drafted and reviewed purchase and sale agreements, promissory purchase agreements, lease agreements, trust documentation, supplier contracts, and service agreements.
- Coordinated legal documentation for real estate transactions involving mortgage financing and trust structures.
- Assisted with obtaining permits, licenses, land-use approvals, and condominium property documentation.
- Collaborated with financial institutions, developers, and legal professionals to facilitate transaction closings.
- Provided legal support on contractual and regulatory matters related to real estate development.
Attorney at Law - IGSA, S.A. de C.V. - Mexico
(2021-01 - 2021-12)
- Drafted, negotiated, and reviewed commercial agreements including service agreements, supply contracts, EPC contracts, IT contracts, sales agreements, lease agreements, and NDAs.
- Provided legal support to multiple business departments on contractual and commercial matters.
- Assisted with public procurement documentation, bidding processes, and related legal research.
- Prepared legal documents supporting compliance with contractual obligations and business operations.
Real Estate Attorney & Realtor - Alta Habitat - Mexico
(2018-01 - 2020-12)
- Drafted and reviewed purchase agreements, lease agreements, trust documentation, and other real estate contracts.
- Advised clients regarding real estate transactions, mortgage-related matters, and applicable legal requirements.
- Coordinated transaction documentation from contract preparation through closing.
- Prepared privacy notices and legal documentation supporting real estate transactions.
Attorney at Law - Cassis Simón Abogados, S.C. - Mexico
(2017-01 - 2018-12)
- Assisted businesses with corporate legal matters including entity formation, governance documentation, and commercial transactions.
- Drafted and reviewed bylaws, powers of attorney, NDAs, and other corporate legal documents.
- Supported mergers and acquisitions by preparing and reviewing transactional documentation.
- Conducted legal research and provided legal support on corporate governance matters.
Attorney at Law – Distinctive Signs Department - Becerril, Coca & Becerril - Mexico
(2015-01 - 2016-12)
- Prepared and filed trademark, trade name, slogan, patent, and copyright applications.
- Responded to official actions and provisional refusals related to domestic and international intellectual property matters.
- Prepared assignment agreements and licensing documentation.
- Provided legal support to international clients regarding intellectual property protection in Mexico.
Legal Intern - Torres-Septién y Asociados S.C. - Mexico
(2011-01 - 2014-12)
- Assisted with trademark, patent, copyright, and commercial name filings.
- Prepared documentation supporting intellectual property registrations and administrative proceedings.
- Conducted legal research and assisted with litigation documentation related to cancellation, nullity, infringement, and constitutional proceedings (Amparo).
