Jaidev D. Kalra

Chicago, IL acx0x0@r.postjobfree.com 1-773-***-****

Objective:

Seeking a paralegal/trainee position at a leading law firm to use my international legal experience and

legal assistance skills

Education:

University of Leicester, UK, Bachelor of Laws L.L.B. 2012 2014

Second class honors (~3.2 or higher GPA equivalent)

University of Mumbai, India, Bachelor of Legal Sciences 2009 2012

Second class honors (~3.2 or higher GPA equivalent)

Legal Work Experience:

Corporate Immigration Assistant

Fragomen Worldwide, Chicago

January 2016 April 2016

Initiating cases, assembling documents and preparing H1-B (Cap & Non Cap) petitions for

attorney review on daily basis. Prepping for Fix-&-File, quality control and boxing.

Completed immigration forms (Adjustment of Status) on behalf of clients in order for

submission to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

PERM: Drafted forms G-28, I-140 and Letters of Support. Reviewed: EB-1/2/3, H-1B, O-1

and E-1/E-2

Assisted attorneys and office manager with various administrative tasks such as creating Fed

Ex labels for outbound mails.

Legal Assistant, internship

Paragon Law, Nottingham, UK

August 2015

Constructed arguments based on client's statement which was to be submitted to the Home

Office. The intention was to rebut the interviewer's assessment and create new & stronger

grounds for appeal.

Undertook technical and practical legal research including identification, collation, and

distribution of the information.

Conducted research and provided a list of DNA test sample centers based in the UK which

had collection centers overseas. Obtained 3 quotes for the client.

Ad hoc administrative duties and activities - photocopying, scanning, posting, and filing.

Legal Assistant

Crawford Bayley & Co., Mumbai, India

January 2011 June 2011

Assisted senior partner and reported his Advocate assistant.

Prepared, reviewed and edited various agreements, contracts and correspondence.

Researched relevant tax law cases & Statutory Acts. Used them to draft legal opinions.

Drafted correspondence, forwarding and recording letters.

Attended High Court and Tribunal hearings, conferences and arbitration meetings.

Maintained bill book and followed up with clients having outstanding amounts.

Functioned administrative and clerical tasks, acted as front face of legal department,

interfaced with diverse groups of people.

Other work experience:

Supervisor

Leicester Tigers Rugby Stadium and City Football Club

October 2013 December 2014

Briefed team members and gave them instructions as conveyed by the Director in the team

leader meet prior to beginning of the shift.

Completed paper work for the shift day including taking timely temperature control

measurements, waste reports, feedback and sign in and sign out sheets.

Directed and helped team members with till operations and maintained good rapport with the

customers in a fast paced setting.

Liaised with the line manager in meeting urgent transfer of stock requirements, maintaining

cash flow along with food & beverage stock.

Undertook cleaning supervision of the kiosk at all times, before and after close.

Overall handled all stations of the kiosk from cooking to delivering.

Volunteer experience:

Personal Assistant to Kishan Devani

Candidate for UK Parliament

April 2015 May 2015

Assisted the candidate for Member of Parliament with tasks in recent general elections.

Canvassed and campaigned in different parts of constituency.

Liaised with Presidents of different organizations and community heads.

Scheduled appointments for interviews at Radio stations.

Organized events with chief guests including Lifelong piers, Baronesses and Law Lords.

Understood the party's strategy and helped canvass in important sister constituencies such as

the seat of current Secretary of State.

Skills:

Languages: English & Hindi (Speaking and writing) Sindhi & Marathi (Speaking).

Time management: Demonstrated this throughout own experience by managing studies,

attending university, working part time and extracurricular simultaneously.

Computer Skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. Legal software - Lexis &

Westlaw digital libraries: used frequently while preparing for tutorials at university.

Multitasking: Able to work at speed and under pressure. Developed this skill by taking

various active roles in part time Retail jobs.

Interpersonal and communication skills: Developed greatly while dealing with customers

from around the world speaking different languages.

Team work and efficiency: Able to work constructively with others in a diverse

environment. Enhanced team work skills both as a player and leader.

Organizational and leadership skills: Able to organize own and others time efficiently and

manage available resources.

Attention to detail: Able to exhibit accuracy while drafting forms.

Other qualifications:

Diploma in Cyber laws with first class from Asian School of Cyber Laws & Government

Law College, Mumbai (Conducted jointly).

Attended summer school courses:

1. International Human Rights, 2011, London School of Economics.

2. English Literature Summer School, 2011, University of Cambridge.

3. Introduction to International Law, 2012, Indian Society of International Law,

Delhi, India

References: Available upon request.

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