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Sofia Guevara

@sofiaguevara1

Legal Assistant focused on immigration filings and policy research, with experience drafting USCIS and EOIR submissions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can support immigration or litigation work by conducting legal research, drafting filings and correspondence, and managing cases with strong attention to detail and clear client communication.

I’m a legal professional and law student-level practitioner who supports immigration and litigation workflows through research, drafting, and case coordination. As a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Eduardo I. Sanchez, I will conduct research on civil and criminal issues, assist with recommendations, and attend hearings.

In my prior Legal Assistant role, I assisted with preparing and filing immigration petitions and documents such as asylum claims and employment-based applications using Docketwise, and I drafted and edited legal documents for USCIS and EOIR submissions. I also bring strong case-management experience from managing a portfolio of 80+ open cases in a pre-litigation department, where I liaised between attorneys and clients, drafted demands and statements, and tracked case progress.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Judicial Intern

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

May 2026 - Jul 2026 (2 months)

Conducted research on civil and criminal legal issues, supported judge recommendations, and attended hearings to assist case work in the Southern District of Florida.

Legal Research Case Analysis Hearing Support Document Review Legal Writing

Legal Assistant

Emigralegal

Sep 2024 - Jul 2025 (10 months)

Assisted with immigration petition preparation and filings, including asylum claims and employment-based applications, using Docketwise software for USCIS submissions and EOIR materials.

Docketwise Immigration Law Asylum Applications Employment Based Filings EOIR Policy Research

Language Assistant

NALCAP

Oct 2023 - May 2024 (7 months)

Led Spanish lessons and presentations for Spanish-speaking students and educators, strengthening cross-cultural educational exchange between the United States and Spain.

Lesson planning Spanish Instruction Student Mentoring Student Exchange Communication Skills Curriculum Support Public Speaking

Case Manager

Law Offices of Jason Turchin

May 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)

Managed a pre-litigation caseload of 80+ personal injury, cruise, product liability, life insurance, and auto cases while coordinating work between attorneys and clients.

Case Management Client Liaison Insurance Claims Scheduling coordination

Legal Intern

PereGonzaTheAttorneys

May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)

Supported attorneys and staff on complex matters by handling records requests, redactions, and communications with insurance companies and healthcare facilities for medical and billing documentation.

Legal Support Redactions Client Communication Document Management

Campaign Intern

TeamRubio

Nov 2021 - Jan 2022 (2 months)

Assisted with campaign strategy discussions and helped execute voter recruitment through community events while supporting advocacy efforts alongside campaign leadership.

Campaign Strategy Voter Outreach Advocacy Recruitment Team Collaboration Field Support

Remote Copywriter

My Guru LLC

Oct 2021 - Nov 2021 (1 month)

Wrote in-depth blog posts and profiles for management consulting firms by researching firm statistics and data and maintaining employer brand voice and identity.

Copywriting Blog Writing Content Development Technical Editing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Miami School of Law

Joint Juris Doctor & Master of Laws (LLM), International Law

Grade: GPA: 3.49; Dean’s Merit Scholarship

Activities and societies: Social Event Chair, University of Miami Hispanic Law Student Association.

Joint Juris Doctor and Master of Laws (LLM) candidate in International Law at the University of Miami School of Law, expected May 2028. Dean’s Merit Scholarship recipient (GPA 3.49).