LANA HART
Durango,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with exceptional oral and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and a proactive work ethic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Background Investigator
Durango Police Department
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other individuals.
- Documented information and submitted detailed reports.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive personal information during investigations, adhering to privacy regulations and ethical guidelines.
- Cultivated productive working relationships with local law enforcement agencies to facilitate access to critical resources during investigative processes.
- Acted as a mentor to junior investigators, sharing knowledge and providing guidance on best practices for conducting thorough background investigations.
- Played a pivotal role in protecting organizations'' reputations by identifying candidates who posed potential threats due to criminal activity or dishonesty.
- Communicated case progress effectively with supervisors and clients, fostering strong professional relationships built on trust and transparency.
Administrative Specialist
Durango Police Department
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Safeguarded sensitive information through the proper handling of confidential documents and secure storage methods.
- Handled mail, packages, emails, document transmissions and other types of data with both manual and automated tracking strategies.
- Improved the public sector's satisfaction with prompt and professional responses to inquiries and concerns.
- Minimized errors in documentation through meticulous proofreading, editing, formatting skills.
- Facilitated communication between departments, organizing meetings and distributing essential information.
- Managed schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements for executives, ensuring seamless coordination of events.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
University Of Colorado Colorado Springs
04.2021 - Current
- Provide legal support for three attorneys in University of Colorado Colorado Springs (“UCCS”) Office of University Counsel.
- Work independently and under pressure managing multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities.
- Manage shifting priorities including dealing with constant interruptions and distractions.
- Provide exceptional client services both internally and externally to a diverse community.
- Manage legal holds, document preservation and collection.
- Process all Colorado Open Records Act (“CORA”) requests, including responding to requestors and tracking deadlines.
- Calendaring and deadline management.
- Research statutes, decisions, legal articles, and regulations.
- Draft summaries and chronologies; review applicable rules and practice standards ensuring documents are compliant.
- Assist with agency actions including EEOC, OCR and State Personnel Board under attorney supervision.
- Liaison between attorneys, agency investigators, and campus constituents.
- Provide notary services.
- Created monthly expense reports and submitted the same to University procurement services for processing.
Business Owner
Aslan Legal Services
10.2009 - 04.2021
- Contracted with solo practitioners providing paralegal and administrative support in civil litigation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, trademark, and real estate matters.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to contact clients and discuss progress of their case.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Prepared and produced legal briefs, motions, and pleadings under attorney supervision.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery requests.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Drafted and filed pleadings with Colorado E-Filing and CM/ECF Pacer on schedule to maximize case success.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Monitored legal files ensuring all pleadings/motions indices, discovery and disclosure documents were properly maintained and organized.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
Denver Paralegal Institute
1997
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with Business and Criminal Justice
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA1996
Skills
Document Preparation and Review
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Report Writing
Case management, Deadline Monitoring, and Scheduling
Customer and Client Relations
Database Management
Meeting Preparation
Organization and Efficiency
Microsoft Office
Spreadsheet tracking
Accomplishments
- Paralegal for Super Lawyer nominated to eight consecutive years
- Notary Public for the State of Colorado
- Named in the Library of Congress for public relations work for the Federal Highway Administration
- National Point of Light volunteer
Timeline
Background Investigator
Durango Police Department
05.2024 - Current
Administrative Specialist
Durango Police Department
06.2023 - 05.2024
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
University Of Colorado Colorado Springs
04.2021 - Current
Business Owner
Aslan Legal Services
10.2009 - 04.2021
Paralegal Certificate -
Denver Paralegal Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with Business and Criminal Justice
University of The Pacific
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