Experience

Malik Law Firm, P.C.

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Paralegal/Secretary/ Intern Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  •Legal Drafting, Case/Application & Document Processing—Uncontested Divorce, Affirmative Asylum, Defensive Asylum, T-Visas (Human Trafficking), Marriage Cases, U-Visas (Victims of Crimes), Family Petitions, Marriage Petitions, Fiancé Visas, O Visas, Provisional Waivers, Advanced Parole, Deportation Defense, Employment-Based Visas (EB2, H1B), Freedom of Information Act, Special Immigrant-Juvenile, Motions to Reopen, Supplemental Motions, Appeal Briefs, Adjustment of Status, Citizenship… Show more •Legal Drafting, Case/Application & Document Processing—Uncontested Divorce, Affirmative Asylum, Defensive Asylum, T-Visas (Human Trafficking), Marriage Cases, U-Visas (Victims of Crimes), Family Petitions, Marriage Petitions, Fiancé Visas, O Visas, Provisional Waivers, Advanced Parole, Deportation Defense, Employment-Based Visas (EB2, H1B), Freedom of Information Act, Special Immigrant-Juvenile, Motions to Reopen, Supplemental Motions, Appeal Briefs, Adjustment of Status, Citizenship, Immigrant Visas through Consulate, Diversity Visa Lottery Program; 80+ caseload •Act as main point of communication between the attorney, clients, government agents and nonprofit agencies •Cultivate strong trust-based relationships with customers to drive business development •Conduct intake, scheduling and payment processing for potential clients •Organize client correspondence, prepare mailings, and handle high call volume •Conduct client interviews and transcribe statements •Prepare clients for interviews and court testimony •Research statues, case law and publications for details that would establish evidence •Assemble data entry into specific case management programs to record sales trends •Mentor and train intern paralegals, entry level paralegals and associate attorneys regarding immigration statues and court procedure, customer service, and case management programs •Conduct data analysis of sales trends by cleaning and processing raw data through excel •Develop methods with the Business development department to increase client retention and efficiency in case management •Assist with Translation Services whenever needed-English to Russian/Russian to English (Spoken) Show less •Legal Drafting, Case/Application & Document Processing—Uncontested Divorce, Affirmative Asylum, Defensive Asylum, T-Visas (Human Trafficking), Marriage Cases, U-Visas (Victims of Crimes), Family Petitions, Marriage Petitions, Fiancé Visas, O Visas, Provisional Waivers, Advanced Parole, Deportation Defense, Employment-Based Visas (EB2, H1B), Freedom of Information Act, Special Immigrant-Juvenile, Motions to Reopen, Supplemental Motions, Appeal Briefs, Adjustment of Status, Citizenship… Show more •Legal Drafting, Case/Application & Document Processing—Uncontested Divorce, Affirmative Asylum, Defensive Asylum, T-Visas (Human Trafficking), Marriage Cases, U-Visas (Victims of Crimes), Family Petitions, Marriage Petitions, Fiancé Visas, O Visas, Provisional Waivers, Advanced Parole, Deportation Defense, Employment-Based Visas (EB2, H1B), Freedom of Information Act, Special Immigrant-Juvenile, Motions to Reopen, Supplemental Motions, Appeal Briefs, Adjustment of Status, Citizenship, Immigrant Visas through Consulate, Diversity Visa Lottery Program; 80+ caseload •Act as main point of communication between the attorney, clients, government agents and nonprofit agencies •Cultivate strong trust-based relationships with customers to drive business development •Conduct intake, scheduling and payment processing for potential clients •Organize client correspondence, prepare mailings, and handle high call volume •Conduct client interviews and transcribe statements •Prepare clients for interviews and court testimony •Research statues, case law and publications for details that would establish evidence •Assemble data entry into specific case management programs to record sales trends •Mentor and train intern paralegals, entry level paralegals and associate attorneys regarding immigration statues and court procedure, customer service, and case management programs •Conduct data analysis of sales trends by cleaning and processing raw data through excel •Develop methods with the Business development department to increase client retention and efficiency in case management •Assist with Translation Services whenever needed-English to Russian/Russian to English (Spoken) Show less



Law office of Merium Malik, Esq., PC

• Intern Paralegal

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  •Case/Application & Document Processing—Affirmative Asylum, Defensive Asylum, T-Visas (Human Trafficking), Marriage Cases, U-Visas (Victims of Crimes); 20+ caseload •Conducted client interviews for transcription of affidavits •Communicated and coordinated with government, law enforcement and nonprofit agencies •Mentored by Managing Partner on processes of immigration law and criminal defense, and attended numerous master/individual immigration court hearings •Minimized paperwork… Show more •Case/Application & Document Processing—Affirmative Asylum, Defensive Asylum, T-Visas (Human Trafficking), Marriage Cases, U-Visas (Victims of Crimes); 20+ caseload •Conducted client interviews for transcription of affidavits •Communicated and coordinated with government, law enforcement and nonprofit agencies •Mentored by Managing Partner on processes of immigration law and criminal defense, and attended numerous master/individual immigration court hearings •Minimized paperwork and updated filing system into electronic system Show less •Case/Application & Document Processing—Affirmative Asylum, Defensive Asylum, T-Visas (Human Trafficking), Marriage Cases, U-Visas (Victims of Crimes); 20+ caseload •Conducted client interviews for transcription of affidavits •Communicated and coordinated with government, law enforcement and nonprofit agencies •Mentored by Managing Partner on processes of immigration law and criminal defense, and attended numerous master/individual immigration court hearings •Minimized paperwork… Show more •Case/Application & Document Processing—Affirmative Asylum, Defensive Asylum, T-Visas (Human Trafficking), Marriage Cases, U-Visas (Victims of Crimes); 20+ caseload •Conducted client interviews for transcription of affidavits •Communicated and coordinated with government, law enforcement and nonprofit agencies •Mentored by Managing Partner on processes of immigration law and criminal defense, and attended numerous master/individual immigration court hearings •Minimized paperwork and updated filing system into electronic system Show less



Gropper Law Group, PLLC

• Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  •Mentored by Managing Partner on processes of personal injury law and attended depositions and consultations •Worked with filing department to reorganize and improve filing system to increase efficiency and adherence to deadlines •Mentored by Managing Partner on processes of personal injury law and attended depositions and consultations •Worked with filing department to reorganize and improve filing system to increase efficiency and adherence to deadlines



Binghamton University Japanese Association

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Event Coordinator

  • Oct 2014 - May 2016

  •Created and planned cultural events with 6-8 event coordinators to educate the general student body (100-300 members) •Executed event operations, which included brainstorming, planning, campus department coordination, prop/decoration creation, volunteer management and food preparation, with 17 club board members •Educated general body members about Japanese culture and club policies through power points and communication skills •Created and planned cultural events with 6-8 event coordinators to educate the general student body (100-300 members) •Executed event operations, which included brainstorming, planning, campus department coordination, prop/decoration creation, volunteer management and food preparation, with 17 club board members •Educated general body members about Japanese culture and club policies through power points and communication skills