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Mehmet Zülküf Kaya

Rego Park,NY

Summary

I have enough experience to work as a paralegal in the immigration law firm. I know English, Russian, Turkish,Kurdish,Uzbek, a little Tacik. I can do asylum applications,motions,Ead,biometrics,pleadings,evidences,change of address, translate of papers...

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Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Immigration Paralegal

Onal Gallant @Davlatov law firm
Rego Park, NY
10.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Developed and implemented processes to simplify work, standardize procedures and help immigration team operate more efficiently and effectively.
  • Provided administrative support such as scheduling appointments, filing motions, photocopying documents.
  • Gathered required immigration application documents and assisted with filing.
  • Translated documents into [Type] language for client and interpreted verbal communications to enable client to understand immigration process.
  • Obtained and reviewed client documentation and analyzed and summarized data.
  • Translated immigration documents to explain relevance to potential residents.
  • 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.
  • Reviewed client files regularly, consulted attorney and prepared regular status reports to clients and tracked multiple deadlines simultaneously for employer clients.
  • Assisted in preparing affidavits of support and visa applications.
  • Provided assistance during deportation proceedings if necessary by researching applicable laws and regulations pertaining to removal proceedings.
  • Coordinated translation services when needed for foreign language documents.
  • Assisted attorneys with research on immigration laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Organized evidence exhibits and prepared trial notebooks for review by attorneys prior to court proceedings.
  • Verified authenticity of documents submitted by applicants through online databases or contact with issuing authorities.
  • Reviewed immigration forms and documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Collected information from clients, completed paperwork, and determined initial strategies.
  • Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
  • Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
  • Managed contract intake and review for large vendor agreements.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Created and updated case management and client account databases.
  • Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.

Skills

  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Compliance
  • Strategy Assistance
  • Recordkeeping Abilities
  • Case Management
  • Client Relations Skills
  • Deadline Management
  • Client Communication
  • Office Management
  • Document Preparation
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Attorney Support
  • Contract Review
  • Document Control Support
  • Case Summaries
  • Interviewing Witnesses
  • Calendar Management

Timeline

Immigration Paralegal

Onal Gallant @Davlatov law firm
10.2022 - Current
Mehmet Zülküf Kaya