ELIZABETH CARRANZA
Rockville,MD
Summary
Driven and personable paralegal with more than 8 years of administrative support and customer service. Skilled in organization, case management, and in-depth research. Capable of prioritizing diverse tasks and producing quality work with minimal supervision. Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Paralegal
The Law Offices of Jay S. Marks, LLC
12.2022 - Current
- Tracked records, filed documents, and maintained communication between clients.
- Communicate regularly by phone, email, and in person with clients, attorneys, law clerks, and court personnel.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding the highest level of professionalism at all times.
- Oversaw accurate and efficient database management and digital file storage to support operational and recordkeeping requirements.
- Monitored over 200 cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
Senior Paralegal
Yacub Law Offices
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Assist attorneys and paralegals to prepare filings and applications for removal defense, humanitarian, and family-based immigration cases before EOIR, USCIS, and the NVC.
- Coordinate with clients to compile relevant evidence and declarations for requests for prosecutorial discretion and immigration applications, including family petitions, asylum, non-LPR cancellation of removal, NACARA, VAWA self-petitions, U-visas, and waiver applications.
- Prepare draft motions to EOIR and the BIA.
- Provide precise and punctual processing of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain accurate physical and electronic files and detailed case notes for high-volume immigration law practice.
Senior Paralegal
LaFontaine & Law Associates
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Demonstrated skills in managing issues involving high levels of sensitivity and confidentiality.
- Collected and maintained resources to provide comprehensive material accessible to all firm lawyers and paralegals.
- Researched and introduced new casework achieving company growth of 15%.
- Trained new employees with focus on performance strategies, company procedures and legal requirements.
- Managing client billing and case management files.
Administrative Assistant
LaFontaine & Law Associates
07.2014 - 07.2018
- Monitored office calendar and scheduled attorney and paralegal appointments, meetings, and deadlines.
- Answered multi-line phone systems, routed calls, delivered messages to staff and greeted visitors and clients.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
Legal Intern
State's Attorney's Office
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided victim's with constructed referrals to community resources and services.
- Worked directly with in-house defense counsel to prepare for various stages of litigation.
- Conferred with witnesses to gather and track case information.
- Coordinated trial evidence by organizing and reviewing digital materials and statements.
- Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Criminology
University of Maryland College Park
Maryland05.2018
Skills
- Document Management
- Visa Procedures Understanding
- Filing System Organization
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Customer Relationship Management
Certification
- CNP - Certified Notary Public, Commission Expires Sept. 6, 2025
Timeline
Senior Paralegal
The Law Offices of Jay S. Marks, LLC
12.2022 - Current
Senior Paralegal
Yacub Law Offices
05.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Paralegal
LaFontaine & Law Associates
08.2018 - 04.2022
Legal Intern
State's Attorney's Office
08.2017 - 05.2018
Administrative Assistant
LaFontaine & Law Associates
07.2014 - 07.2018
- CNP - Certified Notary Public, Commission Expires Sept. 6, 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Criminology
University of Maryland College Park
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