ELISA LANIER

Burbank,CA

Summary

Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Bringing 15 years of experience in Immigration Law.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

PARALEGAL

LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT DE LA MADRID

LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA

2021.01 - Current

Assisted clients with immigration application completion to improve timeliness of case review and disposition.
Created and managed processes and procedures to coordinate documentation for visa processing on immigrant and non-immigrant applications.
Conducted client intake interviews to determine client service need and eligibility.
Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
Filed correspondence and legal documents in correct client files and transmitted applicable documentation to courts and government agencies.
Analyzed client documentation and history to determine eligibility for immigration-related benefits.
Monitored immigration law developments and procedural changes to improve client service quality and case outcomes.
Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation.
Identified potential issues and concerns and proactively escalated to manager to reduce barriers.

LEGAL ASSISTANT

MICHELLE GONZALEZ, INC.

HUNTINGTON PARK , CALIFORNIA

2006.02 - 2020.11

Assist 3 Attorney's in immigration law firm.
Met with client's to gather information, prepare documentation and determine necessary actions.
Analyzed client documentation and history to determine eligibility for immigration related benefits.
Prepared variety of applications and petitions: I-130 Family petitions, I-485 Adjustments of Status, I-129F Fiance petitions, N-400 Naturalization, I-601/I-601A Waivers, I-212 Waiver, N-565, N-600, I-824, Dream Act (DACA), I-751 Conditional residency, I-90, I-765, I-589, TPS, US Visit FOIA, CBP FOIA, FOIA to Falls Church, FOIA to Missouri, I-290B, Consular processing.
Review and correct Attorney's briefs and motions before Executive Office of Immigration Review, Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and Administrative Appeals Unit Office (AAO), I-601/I-601A Waivers and I-212 Waiver.
Produce inquiry letters to USCIS, BIA and AAO.
Draft table of contents for documents to supplement in court before hearings and interviews.
Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation.
Prepared clients for visa and adjustment interviews.
Follow up with client's for fingerprints and extreme hardship documents for I-601/I-601A waivers, I-212 waiver, Motions/Briefs.
Produced live scan fingerprints for FBI and CAL DOJ.
Prepared family law documents, orders to show cause, stipulations, dissolution of marriage, child custody and child support.
Copy and organized immigration packets before mailing.
Review mail and call clients to follow up with receipts and appointments.
Prepare contract and payments with clients.

Education

BBA - Banking And Financial Support Services

University Santa Maria La Antigua

Panama, Panama

01.2000

Skills

Legal and Court Processes
Document Preparation
Team Building
Customer Service
Decision Making

Complex Problem Solving
Case Management
Dependable and Reliable
Task Prioritization