Bryanna Wilkins

The part I enjoy most about working at USILC is the opportunity to interact and collaborate with a diverse group of team members. I enjoy the positive, supportive, and comfortable environment, as well as the energy that everyone brings to the workplace.

Although I initially sought an internship with US-ILC, I was fortunate to be offered a professional position instead. I have a general interest in the legal field, and joining US-ILC gave me the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in immigration law. My long-term goal is to pursue a career that combines law and psychology, since I am interested in incorporating behavioral analysis into my work.

I hold the position of Mail Processing Clerk at US-ILC. As such, I collect, sort, distribute, and organize all incoming mail for the firm’s Operations department. I ensure that documents are properly opened, categorized, filed, and stored both physically and electronically. I speak English and Creole, and I am also in the process of adding Spanish and American Sign Language to my skill set. I believe that learning to communicate in multiple languages will benefit me in my professional life.

This role has strengthened my professional communication skills and given me a clearer understanding of the standards and responsibilities involved in a law office. It has also reinforced in me the importance of maintaining a professional demeanor and working effectively as part of a team.

Witnessing the many steps involved in the immigration application process piques my interest. This includes the intake, documentation, and interview stages. I am particularly interested in matters involving criminal records and in the administrative side of immigration law. Observing the managers and other team members, as well as learning how the office’s systems and processes operate, has given me valuable insight into how a law firm functions efficiently.

Outside of work, I have several creative and recreational interests. I like reading a variety of genres, including nonfiction, science fiction, romance, comedy, and historical books about wars as well as personal accounts from individuals who experienced the Holocaust. I am also drawn to storytelling and like writing poetry, short stories, essays, and music. In my free time, I also like spending time in the water, whether at the beach or in a pool. Swimming is one of my favorite activities.