Vladyslava Kist
West Hartford,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented and multilingual paralegal with extensive experience in immigration law, case management, and client advocacy. Skilled in preparing and filing USCIS forms, conducting legal research, and managing complex immigration cases including AOS, EB categories, H-1B, PERM, asylum, and naturalization. Strong background in criminal justice and social services, with a proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Adept at maintaining organized workflows and meeting strict filing deadlines. Highly organized Paralegal executes case flow management through advanced technical skills. Successful at sorting and categorizing high volumes of legal documents and data. Prioritizes tasks and remains productive while balancing multiple projects and stakeholders.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC
Hartford, CT
01.2025 - Current
- Manage a variety of immigration cases, including Adjustment of Status (AOS), EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, L-1, H-1B, R-1, F-1, PERM, Asylum, ICE/CBP protection, Change of Status, Naturalization, and NVC processing.
- Prepare and review USCIS forms and supporting documentation, creating the cover letters, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Communicate with clients to gather evidence, provide case updates, and explain complex immigration procedures in an accessible way.
- Coordinate with attorneys to meet filing deadlines and maintain organized case records.
Case Manager
Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS)
Hartford, CT
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Coordinated services for 100+ clients, including housing placement, food assistance, and public benefits, supporting successful community integration.
- Assisted with immigration case coordination and documentation for Adjustment of Status (AOS), Asylum, Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWD), PERM, and EB-3 cases.
- Facilitated client access to ESL programs, employment opportunities, and school enrollment, serving as a primary point of contact.
- Conducted employment and eligibility assessments and provided career readiness and workforce placement support.
Learning Ambassador
Amazon Warehouse
Windsor Locks, CT
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Led employee orientations and training sessions to ensure new hires were prepared.
- Organized onboarding paperwork and maintained compliance with company policies.
- Provided performance feedback and worked with supervisors to improve training quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT01.2026
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages, English and German - Secondary Education Concentration
V.O. Sukhomlynskyi National University of Mykolaiv
Mykolaiv, Ukraine06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Yaroslav Mudriy National Law University
Kharkiv, Ukraine06.2015
Skills
- USCIS form preparation
- Case filing
- Legal research
- Immigration documentation
- Client communication
- Legal writing
- Client intake procedures
- Proficient in MS office
- File organization
- Case file organization
- Client relationship skills
- Customer service skills
- Knowledge of criminal justice processes
- Evidence collection
- Report writing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Legal research platforms
- New technology adaptation
- Case management
- Time management
- Workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
- Case summaries
- Document filing
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Paralegal
Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC
01.2025 - Current
Case Manager
Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS)
03.2023 - 02.2025
Learning Ambassador
Amazon Warehouse
07.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Central Connecticut State University
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Manchester Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages, English and German - Secondary Education Concentration
V.O. Sukhomlynskyi National University of Mykolaiv
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Yaroslav Mudriy National Law University