Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
References
Timeline
Volunteer

Mayra Cerezal Rerdanoski

San Diego,CA

Summary

Master of Laws (LLM) student at Loyola Marymount University pursuing to take the CA Bar in February 2023. Experienced as a lawyer in Argentina with skills in preparing, organizing and managing cases related a variety of fields of law. Proficient in conducting legal research, client interviews, brief writing, collecting witness statements and organizing case files in Immigration Law. Focused on continuing my career in Immigration and Family Law.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Harriet Buhai Center For Family Law
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - Current

Judicial Extern to the Honorable Harvey A. Silberm

Los Angeles Superior Court
Pasadena, CA
01.2022 - 05.2022

Attorney's Assistant

Law Offices Of Mariela Caravetta
Van Nuys, CA
04.2019 - 12.2020
  • Assisted with client interviews and completion of immigration case documentation.
  • Wrote and filed documents on behalf of attorney to the immigration court on schedule to maximize case success.
  • Prepared clients for consulate interviews.
  • Responded to requests for evidence.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.

Legal Intern

The Consulate General Of Mexico In Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Analyzed documents from Department of Children and Family Services.
  • Processed socio-economic information from Mexico in international custody cases.
  • Assisted immigration lawyers with Mexican nationals seeking legal services.

Legal Intern

Bet Tzedek Legal Organization
Los Angeles, CA
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assisted in preparation and filing of class action law suits.
  • Provided legal assistance alongside the attorney for senior citizens in a wide range of cases.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Prepared written correspondence for attorneys.

Lawyer

M.R.P Law And Notary Firm
Mendoza, Argentina
08.2016 - 11.2017
  • Negotiated with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions, avoid litigation and accomplish goals of clients.
  • Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
  • Debriefed and worked closely with lead attorney at trials and hearings.
  • Conducted due diligence investigations and reporting to present legal opinions for labor law clients.

Legal Intern

Labor Court Of Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
04.2016 - 08.2016
  • Reviewed attorney documents to deliver analysis and assessments to labor court judge.
  • Prepared memos and summaries of case documents for the use of the court.

Education

LLM Bar Track

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022

Law (JD Equivalent) - Law

University of Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
07.2017

Skills

  • Document preparation
  • Litigation support
  • Brief Writing
  • Case management
  • Relationship development
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Detail orientation
  • Problem resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Westlaw and LexisNexis

Languages

Spanish - Native Speaker

English - Advanced Speaker

References

  • Fernando Lopez Vargas, Deputy of Consulate General Of Mexico In Los Angeles - flopezv@sre.gob.mx
  • Mariela Caravetta, Attorney at Law Offices of Mariela Caravetta - info@caravettalaw.com

Timeline

Volunteer

Harriet Buhai Center For Family Law
01.2022 - Current

Judicial Extern to the Honorable Harvey A. Silberm

Los Angeles Superior Court
01.2022 - 05.2022

Attorney's Assistant

Law Offices Of Mariela Caravetta
04.2019 - 12.2020

Legal Intern

The Consulate General Of Mexico In Los Angeles
09.2018 - 02.2019

Legal Intern

Bet Tzedek Legal Organization
09.2018 - 12.2018

Lawyer

M.R.P Law And Notary Firm
08.2016 - 11.2017

Legal Intern

Labor Court Of Mendoza
04.2016 - 08.2016

LLM Bar Track

Loyola Marymount University

Law (JD Equivalent) - Law

University of Mendoza
Mayra Cerezal Rerdanoski