
Paula Arias
@paulaarias
Immigration Paralegal at SANTOS KHOURY LLC, coordinating U.S. legal matters and preparing case documents for attorney review.
What I'm looking for
At SANTOS KHOURY LLC, I coordinate immigration case preparation, documentation, deadlines, and administrative follow-ups for a U.S.-based law firm. I draft and organize legal correspondence and applications, conduct legal research, and prepare summaries for attorney review.
I also communicate with clients in English and Spanish, maintain confidential records, and track case developments using legal management tools. Earlier, I supported judicial proceedings at the National Judicial Disciplinary Commission- Tolima Section and provided legal assistance in roles focused on domestic violence and victims of the armed conflict.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Immigration Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Santos Khoury LLC
Jul 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Manage multiple concurrent legal matters for a U.S.-based law firm, coordinating case preparation, documentation, deadlines, and administrative follow-ups. Draft, review, and organize legal correspondence, applications, and case summaries for attorney review.
Commercial and Accounts Receivable Manager
Beltrán Mejía Consulting and Projects
Feb 2023 - Jun 2023 (4 months)
Managed accounts receivable and debt recovery processes involving financial institutions, maintaining organized records and tracking outstanding matters. Drafted legal and administrative documents related to financial disputes and collection proceedings.
Law Practitioner
National Judicial Disciplinary Commission - Tolima Section
Mar 2022 - Jan 2023 (10 months)
Accompanied the judge to court hearings, keeping detailed track of each case and providing accurate information to support decision-making. Analyzed and evaluated evidence, presenting structured conclusions to the Judge.
Legal Intern
Women's Center, Women's Affairs Office of the Tolima Governo
Sep 2021 - Nov 2021 (2 months)
Provided legal and psychosocial support to women who were victims of domestic violence, explaining the reporting process and available protection mechanisms. Accompanied clients through the initial stages of the reporting process.
Legal Advisor - Victims of the Armed Conflict
University of Ibagué Legal Consultancy
Feb 2021 - May 2021 (3 months)
Reviewed and edited legal documents prepared by colleagues before submission to the supervising attorney, verifying factual accuracy and legal consistency for administrative reparation proceedings.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Ibagué
Lawyer, Law
Earned a law degree from the University of Ibagué in 2023.
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