Ariana Rivera
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly skilled legal support professional with a proven track record in handling diverse tasks within fast-paced environments. Expertise in conducting thorough legal research, managing documents, and preparing cases with a strong emphasis on accuracy and compliance. Recognized for exceptional collaboration skills and adaptability, consistently driving towards achieving results and meeting deadlines. Possesses strong organizational abilities and a proactive problem-solving approach. Reliable asset to any team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Donohue Brown Smyth LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs designed for paralegal work to track information related to multiple parties over long periods of time.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
- Contributed to successful case outcomes through diligent fact investigation and witness interviews.
- Aided settlement negotiations with effective summary reports outlining key points from discovery materials for use during mediation sessions or pretrial settlement talks.
- Saved firm resources by conducting cost-effective legal research using both traditional library resources and online databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- Optimized legal proceedings with precise preparation of trial notebooks and evidence.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Paralegal
Crosby Law Office
06.2022 - 10.2023
- 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.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
Legal Assistant
Hoffmann Immigration Law
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Spanish Interpreter for Attorney
- Track incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Increased team efficiency by coordinating schedules, managing court dates, and ensuring timely filing of legal documents.
- Prepare and request FBI prints among other FOIA's
- Manage Case work such as I-130's, DACA, EAD, RFE's (cont.)
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Education
Certification - Apostolic Foundations
Wilson University
Elk Grove, CA06-2025
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
MacCormac College
Chicago, IL05.2019
Skills
- Legal research
- Fast learner
- Proficient in MS office
- Document drafting
- Medical Malpractice Defense
- Products Liability
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Organizational efficiency
- Attorney support
- Legal research and writing
- Trial preparation assistance
- Litigation support
- Document filing
- Subpoena coordination
- Paralegal association of Illinois
- Pre-trial preparation
- Multitasking
- LexisNexis
Awards
- Phi Theta Kappa - Honors Society
- Dean's List
- Vice President - Paralegal Program
Timeline
Paralegal
Donohue Brown Smyth LLC
10.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Crosby Law Office
06.2022 - 10.2023
Legal Assistant
Hoffmann Immigration Law
05.2021 - 05.2022
Certification - Apostolic Foundations
Wilson University
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
MacCormac College
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