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Anna Barrientos

Detroit,MI

Summary

Experienced with managing complex immigration cases, ensuring compliance with legal regulations. Utilizes strong research abilities and organizational skills to maintain detailed case files and support legal processes. Track record of effective communication with clients and government agencies, ensuring smooth and timely case resolution.

Immigration professional well-versed in providing comprehensive legal support, preparing detailed case files, and navigating complex immigration laws. Brings strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexibility in adapting to changing needs. Known for excellent research abilities and effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Immigration Paralegal

Green Evans-Schroeder, PLLC
06.2025 - Current
  • Maintained effective, professional communication with clients, court staff, and government agencies throughout all stages of immigration cases.
  • Collaborated with attorneys at case inception to ensure efficient case strategy, progress, and client satisfaction.
  • Prepared complex immigration applications, motions, and pleadings for attorney review and submission.
  • Identified, collected, and organized evidence and client documentation to support filings and court proceedings.
  • Drafted detailed client declarations and sworn statements for legal review and approval.
  • Assembled comprehensive application and evidentiary packets for submission to USCIS, EOIR, and other government entities.
  • Managed and tracked case deadlines, court hearings, and interview schedules to ensure timely filings and compliance.
  • Coordinated attorney-client meetings, interviews, and hearing preparations as needed.
  • Reviewed and monitored client trust accounts; ensured adequate funding and communicated billing updates to clients.
  • Prepared complete, organized case files for attorney use in hearings and interviews.
  • Maintained detailed case notes, accurate timekeeping, and compliance with ethical and professional standards.
  • Supervised and mentored paralegals; conducted regular performance check-ins, provided training, and reviewed casework prior to submission.
  • Acted as the primary liaison between team members and senior staff, delegating tasks and ensuring smooth workflow within the practice group.
  • Developed process guides and documentation to standardize procedures and improve team efficiency.
  • Analyzed caseloads and case aging trends; generated weekly status reports with recommendations for workflow optimization.
  • Contributed to continuous process improvement by identifying inefficiencies and implementing effective solutions.
  • Expanded expertise across multiple practice areas while maintaining consistent procedural and quality standards across the team.

Immigration Paralegal

Saenz-Garcia Law Firm, PLLC – Deportation Defense
06.2024 - 05.2025
  • Manage a high-volume caseload of deportation and removal defense cases from intake through resolution under attorney supervision.
  • Prepare and file complex legal documents including motions, applications, and appeals before USCIS and EOIR.
  • Assist attorneys in preparing clients for immigration court hearings, interviews, and related proceedings.
  • Gather, organize, and analyze client documentation and evidence in support of deportation defense strategies.
  • Maintain accurate records and case tracking within the firm’s case management system, monitoring deadlines and court appearances.
  • Research and stay informed on changes in immigration laws, regulations, and procedural updates impacting deportation matters.
  • Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure timely, accurate case preparation and submission of filings.
  • Support attorneys during hearings and client interviews by preparing materials, exhibits, and briefing notes.
  • Recognized for bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, ensuring effective communication and advocacy for diverse clients.
  • Recognitions: Top Performer in submitting filings for three quarters in a row.

Hearing Officer I and II

Texas Workforce Commission – Special Program Appeals / Unemployment Insurance
10.2020 - 06.2024
  • Assist in special projects dealing with high-volume cases, prioritizing deadline-based decisions, reducing cycle times, identifying areas of redundancy and improvement, collaborate with other teams to provide process improvement, and provide feedback and training ideas
  • Perform routine consultative and technical work in the implementation of appeals process in the UI program; conduct telephone hearings on entitlement to UI Benefits in accordance with Federal and Texas Law and procedures
  • Research laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for appeal hearings; confer with agency personnel to obtain additional information bearing on appeals and to clarify future implications of decisions
  • Question witnesses and rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence
  • Adjudicate benefit eligibility issues raised in appeals filed by claimants or employers; and Render decisions affirming, modifying, or reversing previous rulings based on testimony, claims records, applicable provisions of laws, and established precedents
  • Conduct hearings and prepare written decisions on appeals involving unemployment insurance entitlements, employer tax liability, and claims filed under federal and state unemployment laws.
  • Explain hearing procedures to participants, administer oaths, and ensure hearings are conducted efficiently and in accordance with administrative law.
  • Research applicable laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for and adjudicate hearings.
  • Question witnesses, rule on motions and evidentiary matters, and maintain procedural order throughout hearings.
  • Draft detailed, legally sound decisions affirming, modifying, or reversing prior rulings based on testimony, evidence, and applicable law.
  • Coordinate and track hearing schedules to meet strict statutory and internal deadlines.
  • Collaborate with agency personnel to gather relevant case information and ensure compliance with due process standards.
  • Utilize computer systems and case management software to document findings, monitor case flow, and generate final decisions.
  • Recognized for strong analytical judgment, impartiality, and concise legal writing in complex unemployment insurance appeals.

Law Clerk

Law Office of Vernal Farnum
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Conducted initial consultations via teleconference and in-person under the supervision of an attorney
  • Supervised a team of paralegals
  • Reviewed USCIS documents and packets prior to senior attorney review
  • Provided guidance to senior attorneys regarding public charge regulation changes and implemented new office processes to execute a near flawless transition to the additional workload
  • Made recommendations on case strategy to senior attorneys
  • Provided training and one-on-one follow up with paralegals on cases to meet deadlines
  • Handled clients who required special attention on the handling of their immigration process
  • Supervised entire family-based caseload and paralegal staff to ensure processes were implemented and cases processed efficiently
  • Prepared clients for naturalization and consular processing interviews
  • Mentored teams of paralegals, providing support and training to reduce cycle times and errors
  • Review FOIA/PA requests for accuracy and completion prior to submission to DHS and other agencies
  • Assisted in reviewing FOIA/PA requests for case processing
  • Assisted in reviewing agency records for case adjudication
  • Assisted in maintaining database/tracking system for FOIA requests
  • Monitored the timely process of FOIA requests

Lead Immigration Paralegal

Ruth Lane and Associates, PLLC
02.2018 - 05.2020
  • Assist attorney with preparing family-based petitions, inadmissibility waivers, consular processing, U-visas, VAWA, asylum, naturalization, FOIA’s to OBIM, NRC, CBP, ICE, EOIR, cancellation of removal for both LPR and non-LPR applicants, DACA, TPS, EAD
  • Met with clients for case processing and finalization of petitions
  • Corresponded with appropriate government agencies on behalf of clients to meet statutory requirements for case approvals
  • Submitted Ombudsman requests or escalated requests to USCIS or EOIR, respectively to expedite adjudication of cases that were pending for extended amounts of time
  • Prepared services, bond requests, and BIA appeals
  • Mentored teams of paralegals, providing support and training to reduce cycle times and errors

Senior Immigration Paralegal

Davis and Associates, PLLC
04.2017 - 12.2017
  • Facilitate and assist clients in their pursuit for immigration benefits, including preparing appropriate forms for client review
  • Assisted in case strategy and prepared responses for RFE/Notice of Intent to Deny requests from government agencies
  • Identified areas of process improvement, working with different departments to better serve clients
  • Worked with senior staff to inspect current case statuses for over 5,000 clients
  • Mentored teams of paralegals, providing support and training to reduce cycle times and errors
  • Review FOIA/PA requests for accuracy and completion prior to submission to DHS and other agencies
  • Assisted in reviewing FOIA/PA requests for case processing
  • Assisted in reviewing agency records for case adjudication
  • Assisted in maintaining database/tracking system for FOIA requests
  • Monitored the timely process of FOIA requests

Immigration Paralegal

Schwamkrug, Freshwater & Lopez, PLLC
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Provided supervising attorney with assistance on a variety of legal matters, specializing in removal cases involving asylum and cancellation of removal, VAWA and U-Visas Certifications and Case preparation

Senior Immigration Paralegal

Ortiz Law Firm
05.2014 - 12.2016
  • Managed and trained a team of paralegals while managing personal caseload
  • Handled escalated client issues that involved detailed follow-up
  • Resolved procedural matters and assisted team when corresponding with government agencies
  • Prepared a multitude of family-based petitions
  • Assisted with initial client interviews to obtain relevant case data
  • Drafted correspondence to clients, courts, attorneys, and coordinated with clients in the preparation of their immigration benefit requests
  • Inspected case processes and assignments to identify areas of redundancy
  • Continuously created, implemented, and trained staff on new policies, whether governmental or firm changes
  • Assisted in special events creating workflows for efficiency and cost savings
  • Mentored teams of paralegals, providing support and training to reduce cycle times and errors

Immigration Paralegal/Receptionist

Law Office of Ruth Lane
03.2010 - 05.2014
  • Prepared a wide range of family-based immigration petitions
  • Drafted correspondence to government agencies and clients
  • Work closely with clients to obtain and organize data necessary for their immigration process
  • Translate and interpret in Spanish as needed
  • Assist senior staff and attorney
  • Provide weekly reports on case status and accounting for the firm

Member Services Coordinator

American Immigration Lawyers Association
01.2007 - 08.2009
  • Provide administrative support to the Membership department
  • Oversaw the enrollment and renewal process of attorneys for the organization’s referral service
  • Provided valuable feedback to other departments in support of the implementation of a new case management system
  • Collaborated with other teams in the implementation of a new case management system to create process flows for customers wanting to join the organization
  • Provided creative input on marketing materials both in Spanish and English
  • Assisted in complete overhaul of the organization’s referral service website, including information geared towards the public, and providing feedback on customer experience for process improvement

Education

J.D. - Law

The University of North Texas At Dallas College of Law
Dallas, TX
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
12.2012

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish, both written and spoken
  • Notary Public for the State of Texas
  • Proficient in Acrobat Adobe Pro, Office Suite, MacOS, Windows, and several case management software, ie, INSzoom, Clio, MyCase, Docketwise, Bluedot, E-immigration, Law Logix, LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, ECAS, ICE E-Serve, Okta Verify, EOIR Portals, FOIA Portals
  • Security Sensitive Clearance under the Texas Labor Code, Section 301042
  • Immigration inquiries
  • Visa applications
  • Client relations skills
  • Immigration case file strategies
  • Client communication
  • Legal research
  • Legal writing
  • Case analysis
  • Office management
  • Deadline management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Document preparation
  • Global immigration filings
  • Visa processing
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Case support
  • Case management
  • Multilingual proficiency
  • Compliance
  • Proofreading
  • Interview preparation
  • Continuous process improvement
  • Immigration law
  • eIMMIGRATIONAIR proficiency
  • Petition drafting
  • Petition management
  • Strategy preparation
  • Visa procedures
  • Petition coordination
  • Visa classifications
  • eIMMIGRATIONAIR expertise
  • Strategy assistance
  • File organization
  • Office administration
  • Legal analysis
  • Research and data collection
  • Proficient in MS office
  • Document filing
  • Attorney support
  • Notary public
  • Case summaries
  • Administrative support
  • Project management
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • File and records management
  • Evidence analysis
  • Document drafting
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Records management
  • Trial preparation assistance
  • Witness interviewing
  • Civil law
  • Legal compliance
  • Negotiation
  • Calendar management
  • Exhibit preparation
  • Account administration
  • Database research
  • Exceptional writer
  • Litigation support
  • Motion drafting
  • File pleadings
  • Case file organization
  • Expertise in legal proceedings
  • Legal research skills
  • Legal evaluation
  • Documenting
  • Legal case files
  • Policy research
  • Troubleshooting complex problems
  • Document control support
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
  • Acting and Theater
  • I have a passion for photography and editing photos
  • Music
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings

Timeline

Lead Immigration Paralegal

Green Evans-Schroeder, PLLC
06.2025 - Current

Immigration Paralegal

Saenz-Garcia Law Firm, PLLC – Deportation Defense
06.2024 - 05.2025

Hearing Officer I and II

Texas Workforce Commission – Special Program Appeals / Unemployment Insurance
10.2020 - 06.2024

Law Clerk

Law Office of Vernal Farnum
05.2020 - 08.2020

Lead Immigration Paralegal

Ruth Lane and Associates, PLLC
02.2018 - 05.2020

Senior Immigration Paralegal

Davis and Associates, PLLC
04.2017 - 12.2017

Immigration Paralegal

Schwamkrug, Freshwater & Lopez, PLLC
01.2017 - 03.2017

Senior Immigration Paralegal

Ortiz Law Firm
05.2014 - 12.2016

Immigration Paralegal/Receptionist

Law Office of Ruth Lane
03.2010 - 05.2014

Member Services Coordinator

American Immigration Lawyers Association
01.2007 - 08.2009

J.D. - Law

The University of North Texas At Dallas College of Law

Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science

Texas Christian University

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