Thais Desouza

Dedicated Legal Assistant with over five years of experience in administrative and legal environments. Skilled in legal research, case management, and operational efficiency, I seek to leverage my expertise to support legal teams, manage complex cases, and streamline administrative processes while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Immigration Paralegal | Las Vegas, Nevada | 05/2023 – Present

• Conduct client interviews and prepare legal analyses for Green Cards, Tourist Visas, and VAWA cases.
• Successfully managed over 50 complex immigration cases, with a 95% approval rate.
• Draft legal documents and petitions, ensuring compliance with USCIS guidelines.
• Guide clients through interviews and document submissions, enhancing client satisfaction.

Manager Assistant | IMES-ICORE, Las Vegas, NV | 08/2023 – Present

• Manage QuickBooks for invoicing and payments, ensuring financial accuracy.
• Oversee Shopify-based inventory and webshop, improving sales tracking.
• Coordinate international shipments, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate.
• Develop and maintain administrative documents, supporting operational compliance.

Legal Assistant | Civil Police Station, Curitiba/PR, Brazil | 10/2016 – 01/2021

• Conducted legal research and drafted reports and legal petitions for various police departments.
• Assisted in custody hearings and victim interviews, ensuring clear communication with lawyers and judges.
• Improved case documentation and prisoner management, enhancing departmental efficiency by 20%.

Bachelor’s in Law University Estácio De Sá, Brazil | 12/2021 Credential Evaluated by WES as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. 

Paralegal Studies (In Progress) College of Southern Nevada (CSN), Las Vegas, NV | Starting January 21, 2025