ADRIANA VELASCO
Miami
Summary
Dynamic paralegal with expertise in legal research and complex problem solving, developed at GF Immigration Law and Alex Hanna Law. Excelled in client case management, implementing streamlined processes to improve client satisfaction. Fluent in three languages, adept at critical thinking and effective communication for team success and positive client outcomes. Over 10 years of customer service experience, bringing extensive knowledge and a strong commitment to exceptional support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Lowercase Law
05.2024 - Current
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
Criminal Defense Paralegal
Alex Hanna Law
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Prepared legal documents and filed them in court
- Maintained legal calendar, scheduling appointments and interviews and providing reminders of court appearances
- Handled sensitive and proprietary information with discretion and confidentiality
- Maintained contact with clients to ensure that all deadlines were met throughout the legal process
- Assisted with trial preparation activities such as document management, witness coordination and exhibits organization
- Coordinated meetings between attorneys and clients regarding ongoing cases or new business opportunities
- Drafted and reviewed documents related to legal proceedings
- Facilitated communication between clients, witnesses and experts associated with legal matters
- Provided administrative support to the Legal Department by preparing correspondence, organizing files, conducting research and maintaining databases
- Drafted legal documents and briefs for attorneys, including complaints, motions, and appeals
- Organized large volumes of data into an easily retrievable format for review by attorney staff members
- Performed legal research, analyzing results for decision-making and summarizing for review
- Developed a strong understanding of the legal system, including relevant laws and procedures
- Prepared case summaries, chronologies of facts and other materials for use in legal proceedings
- Collaborated with paralegals from opposing sides when necessary during settlement negotiations
- Researched applicable laws, regulations and court decisions related to current cases
Paralegal
GF Immigration Law
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Organized visa paperwork, asylum requests, translations and affidavits
- Gathered required immigration application documents and assisted with filing
- Reviewed client files regularly, consulted attorney and prepared regular status reports to clients and tracked multiple deadlines simultaneously for employer clients
- Drafted and sent correspondence to clients and assisted clients with documentation acquisition and assembly and completion of forms
- Processed visa and immigration services with accurate and complete applications
- Interviewed and connected with clients directly to learn goals and explained and recommended type of visa best suited to client's time in country
- Conducted training sessions for staff to explain immigration rules and regulations
- Analyzed legal documents for discrepancies to streamline procedures and avoid delays
- Assisted with initial client intake to obtain relevant case information and evaluated case issues and case strategy in coordination with attorney or case manager
- Translated documents into Spanish language for client and interpreted verbal communications to enable client to understand immigration process
- Updated officials at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with the latest case information
- Researched business immigration information such as background on company or industry, current wages, processing procedures and standard processing times
- Prepared accurate and complete forms in consultation with client and submitted applications to correct government entities on behalf of client
- Collected information from clients, completed paperwork and determined initial strategies
- Translated immigration documents to explain relevance to potential
Education
Political Science and International Relations - Law (Pre-Law) Candidate
Florida International University
Miami, FL08-2025
Law
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL01.2003
Skills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Speak English, Spanish and Italian
- Strong customer service
- International customer service
- Exceptional customer service
- File organization
- Legal writing
- Case analysis
- Settlement negotiations
- Deposition summaries
- Litigation support
- Discovery coordination
- Court filings
- Deadline management
- Client intake
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Document preparation
- Quality control
- Legal and court processes
Timeline
Paralegal
Lowercase Law
05.2024 - Current
Criminal Defense Paralegal
Alex Hanna Law
09.2022 - 05.2024
Paralegal
GF Immigration Law
11.2021 - 08.2022
Political Science and International Relations - Law (Pre-Law) Candidate
Florida International University
Law
Miami Dade College
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