Yanina Velasquez
Valley Stream,New York
Summary
Detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal experienced in managing complex case files and fostering effective communication with clients, providers, insurers, and opposing counsel. Delivered significant contributions through efficient claims preparation, lien resolution, and trial support, enhancing overall legal operations. Committed to maintaining organized records and prioritizing tasks to ensure successful case management.
Overview
1
1
Language
5
5
years of post-secondary education
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Injury Paralegal
Siler & Ingber
Mineola, New York
04.2019 - Current
- Managed and organized personal injury case files for Siler & Ingber, ensuring accurate documentation and streamlined processes.
- Communicated with clients, providers, insurers, and opposing counsel.
- Reviewed lien claims and maintained accurate case updates.
- Supported attorneys with intake, file review, and claim preparation.
- Maintained client contact information database.
- Facilitated and coordinated requests for medical records from healthcare providers, ensuring timely acquisition for case support.
- Compiled and prepared comprehensive settlement packages for review and presentation, enhancing negotiation readiness.
- Collected medical records, bills, and insurance correspondence.
Immigration Paralegal
Arcia & Associates
Queens, New York
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Reviewed supporting evidence for visa, green card, and citizenship applications.
- Prepared legal petitions, applications, and other documents related to immigration cases.
- Prepared immigration petitions for Arcia & Associates client case files.
- Drafted cover letters, forms, and filing packets for attorney review.
- Tracked deadlines and case statuses in immigration case management systems.
- Communicated with clients regarding document requests and application updates.
- Coordinated with attorneys on case strategy and filing requirements.
- Processed visa and immigration services with accurate and complete applications.
- Gathered required immigration application documents and assisted with filing.
- Translated documents into language for client and interpreted verbal communications to enable client to understand immigration process.
- Drafted and sent correspondence to clients and assisted clients with documentation acquisition and assembly and completion of forms.
- Obtained and reviewed client documentation and analyzed and summarized data.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of immigration regulations and policies by attending workshops, seminars and other educational offerings.
- Assisted with initial client intake to obtain relevant case information and evaluated case issues and case strategy in coordination with attorney or case manager.
- Interviewed and connected with clients directly to learn goals and explained and recommended type of visa best suited to client's time in country.
- Communicated regularly with clients via phone, email or mail regarding the progress of their cases.
- Organized confidential records for family and employment-based immigration matters.
- Provided oversight on ISP regarding study permits, work permits and temporary resident visas.
- Interviewed and connected with clients directly to learn goals and explained and recommended type of visa best suited to client's time in country.
Personal Injury and Immigration Paralegal
Gary J. Mandel, PC
Far Rockaway, New York
09.1991 - 12.2017
- Prepared immigration petitions for Gary J. Mandel, PC case filings and supporting documents.
- Reviewed client records for accuracy before USCIS and consular submission.
- Drafted visa forms, affidavits, and cover letters using firm standards.
- Tracked case deadlines and maintained organized immigration file systems.
- Communicated with clients regarding document requests and case updates.
- Coordinated evidence collection for green card and work visa matters.
- Scheduled appointments, interviews, and follow-up tasks for immigration cases.
- Prepared legal petitions, applications, and other documents related to immigration cases.
- Communicated regularly with clients via phone, email or mail regarding the progress of their cases.
- Brought in new business and consistently exceeded billable hours requirements.
- Gathered required immigration application documents and assisted with filing.
- Drafted and sent correspondence to clients and assisted clients with documentation acquisition and assembly and completion of forms.
- Translated documents into language for client and interpreted verbal communications to enable client to understand immigration process.
- Obtained and reviewed client documentation and analyzed and summarized data.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of immigration regulations and policies by attending workshops, seminars and other educational offerings.
- Assisted with initial client intake to obtain relevant case information and evaluated case issues and case strategy in coordination with attorney or case manager.
- Prepared accurate and complete forms in consultation with client and submitted applications to correct government entities on behalf of client.
- Assisted in preparing affidavits of support and visa applications.
- Reviewed immigration forms and documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated translation services when needed for foreign language documents.
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
- Assisted in settlement negotiations and mediation preparations.
- Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY 09.1991 - 05.1996
Skills
- Claims preparation
- Medical records analysis
- Medical records review
- Settlement packages
- Lien resolution
- Litigation support
- Deposition preparation
- Client intake
- Records coordination
- Client communication
- Client interviewing
- Work prioritization
- Goal setting
- Teamwork
- Teamwork
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Personal Injury Paralegal
Siler & Ingber
04.2019 - Current
Immigration Paralegal
Arcia & Associates
01.2018 - 03.2019
Personal Injury and Immigration Paralegal
Gary J. Mandel, PC
09.1991 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
09.1991 - 05.1996