Iana Syrotnikova
UKRANIAN-SPEAKNG LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL
Michigan
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Assistant with 13+ years of experience supporting appellate judges in Ukraine. Skilled in legal research, judicial writing, document drafting, case management, and preparation of complex legal documents. Holds a Ph.D. Equivalent in Law with strong analytical, organizational, and writing skills. Seeking to leverage extensive legal experience and strong analytical skills as a Ukrainian-speaking Legal Assistant/Paralegal in a U.S. immigration law firm.
Overview
2
2
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Judical Assistant to an Appellate Judge
Eastern Commercial Court of Appeal
02.2012 - 02.2022
Provide legal and procedural support to judges handling complex commercial litigation.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on legislation, regulations, judicial precedents, and legal doctrine to support case outcomes.
- Analyze legal issues and prepare memoranda for judicial review.
- Drafted judicial decisions, procedural rulings, legal correspondence, and court documents to ensure clarity and legal compliance.
- Review legal filings and supporting evidence for procedural compliance.
- Prepare case materials for hearings and judicial consideration.
- Prepared legal summaries, statistical reports, and analytical materials to assist judges in informed decision-making.
- Ensure timely preparation and processing of court documents under strict deadlines.
Court Session Secretary
Eastern Commercial Court of Appeal
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Coordinated courtroom documentation and hearing logistics to ensure smooth and efficient proceedings.
- Managed subpoenas and official court notices.
- Maintained court records and case files.
- Documented audio and visual records of courtroom sessions.
- Prepared hearing documentation.
Education
Practical Course On The Rule of Law -
University of South Carolina
05.2001 -
Ph.D. Equivalent in Law -
Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University
Kharkiv, Ukraine 05.2001 -
Master's Degree in Law -
Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University
Kharkiv, Ukraine 05.2001 -
Skills
- Court Procedures
- Judicial writing
- Legal Research
- Document drafting
- Case Preparation
- Document Review
- Legal Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Case File Management
- Deadline Management
- Records Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Electronic Case Management Systems
Timeline
Judical Assistant to an Appellate Judge
Eastern Commercial Court of Appeal
02.2012 - 02.2022
Court Session Secretary
Eastern Commercial Court of Appeal
08.2011 - 02.2012
Practical Course On The Rule of Law -
University of South Carolina
05.2001 -
Ph.D. Equivalent in Law -
Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University
05.2001 -
Master's Degree in Law -
Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University
05.2001 -