Joel Lizardo
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to immigration law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Arandia Law Firm
02.2022 - Current
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Speech Pathology And Audiology
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY06.2025
Skills
Teamwork: Collaborative skills to work effectively with attorneys, other paralegals, and legal support staff in a team environment to achieve common goals
Client interaction: Ability to interact professionally with clients, gather information, provide updates on case progress, and maintain confidentiality
Document preparation: Experience in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, and other legal correspondence with attention to detail and accuracy
Case management: Ability to manage and organize case files, maintain calendars, schedule appointments, and ensure deadlines are met
Client interaction: Ability to interact professionally with clients, gather information, provide updates on case progress, and maintain confidentiality
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Paralegal
Arandia Law Firm
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Speech Pathology And Audiology
Lehman College of The City University of New York