Rodolfo René Paolini

Dynamic paralegal with experience at Children's Legal Center, skilled in legal research and client communication. Successfully enhanced Know Your Rights presentations and Intake Packets for unaccompanied minors. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Professional with background in immigration processes for unaccompanied minors, equipped to handle variety of tasks in fast-paced environment. Expertise in document management and case preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines.

PARALEGAL - Children's Legal Center - Chicago, IL

(2023-03 - 2026-07)

• Visited shelters where unaccompanied minors were detained under the care of ORR.
• Conducted Know Your Rights presentation and Intake Packets to unaccompanied minors under the care of ORR.
• Conducted SIJS and Asylum presentations for minors eligible for both reliefs.
• Prepared Motions for Parental Allocations and Guardianship processes for Cook County.
• Helped minors fill their SIJS and Asylum forms.
• Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
• Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.

PACKAGE HANDLER - United Parcel Services, UPS - Chicago, IL

(2019-04 - 2023-03)

• Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
• Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
• Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
• Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
• Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
• Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film, with a Concentration in Directing, and a Minor in Screenwriting and Applied Psychology - DePaul University (2028-12)

Certificate - Paralegal Studies Certificate in IL - DePaul University (2025)

No Degree - Transfer Student - Moraine Valley Community College (2021-12)