Josefina Cardozo

Goal oriented professional with strong leadership capabilities exhibiting excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.  Enthusiastic to contribute to your organization's success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent operational skills. Clear of maintaining professionalism and exercising integrity in handling confidential information and working with people at all levels across organizations. Passionate about helping others.  

Key Skills

Communication skills
Project Management Skills
Leading Teams
Organizational and Management skills
Operations
Business Development

Professional Experience

Feb 2019
Present
Business Development Manager
Law firm of Joseph Lackey Coconut Grove, US
Immigration and Criminal Defense Law Firm
  • Work closely with upper management to identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to optimize overall operations.
  • Created and applied new practices that improved the operation of the Firm to deliver a higher service quality and maintain client satisfaction.
  • Identify and resolve daily operational problems to improve teamwork performance.
  • Provide daily leadership and guidance to my supervisors and coworkers.
  • Team coordination to help collaborate more effectively on their individual and collective goals.
  • Work with senior management to create new strategies to help reach the Firms overall goals. 
  • In charge of hiring new personnel and performing yearly employee evaluations to discuss areas of improvement. 
  • Conduct daily meetings with prospective clients to promote the Firm's services.
  • Negotiated and secured contracts with new and current clients following the benefit that the client is receiving.
Feb 2012
Feb 2019
Immigration Paralegal
Michelle C. Sanchez, PA Miami, US
Immigration Law Firm
  • Arrange evidence and other legal documents for the attorney's review and case preparation. 
  • Draft correspondence and legal documents to submit to the appropriate government agency.
  • File exhibits, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel.
  • Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles.
  • Organize and maintain documents in paper and electronic filing systems 
  • Maintain files with up-to-date information and correspondences.
  • Calendar and complete all assignments with due dates on a timely manner.
  • Schedule meetings with clients, witnesses, lawyers, and other professionals. 

Education

Jan 2022
Dec 2022
Master of Science in Human Resources in Seattle College
Florida International University
Jan 2015
Dec 2017
Bachelor of Science in Supervision and Management in Miami Dade College
Jul 2008
Dec 2011
Associates in Arts in Pre-Law in Miami Dade College
Jul 2008
Apr 2011
Associates in Science in Paralegal Studies in Miami Dade College

Certifications

2015
Registered Paralegal
The Florida Bar Association

Languages

English
(Native)
Spanish
(Native)

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