Adriana Velazquez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings. Tech-savvy with hands-on experience in emerging technologies. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Custy Law Firm
10.2024 - Current
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Facilitated smoother trial preparations, organizing exhibits and coordinating witnesses.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Paralegal
Horwitz Horwitz and Associates
07.2018 - 10.2024
- Acquired medical records and bills and communicating with the client to make sure we were up to date on treatment
- Coordination depositions of personal witnesses, doctors and experts
- Filing motions and responses
- Disclosures/Production request
- Answering and making sure Discovery responses are completed
- Participated in plaintiff and trial prep
- Coordination and scheduling of trial witnesses
- Preparing mediation submissions
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Swim-Instructor
Chicago Park District
09.2009 - 09.2018
- Handled Payroll and peer review
- Increased swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Coordination of programs and scheduling
Education
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist -
Coyne College
08.2018
City Colleges of Chicago
01.2010
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Detail oriented
- Organization
- Multi-tasking
- Client Relationship
- Office maintenance
- Scheduling
- MS Office proficient
- Document Preparation
- Document drafting
- Proofreading
- Exhibit preparation
- Interviewing witnesses
- Subpoena coordination
- Documenting
- Calendar oversight
- Multitasking
- Document organization
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Team building
- Client Relations
- Client Confidentiality
- Adaptability
- Billing Procedures
- Trial preparation
- Manage schedules
- Multitasking Abilities
- Troubleshooting complex problems
- Case file organization
- File pleadings
- Document filing
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Paralegal
Custy Law Firm
10.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Horwitz Horwitz and Associates
07.2018 - 10.2024
Swim-Instructor
Chicago Park District
09.2009 - 09.2018
City Colleges of Chicago
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist -
Coyne College