MEHWISH MERCHANT-NOORANI

(Licensed in Georgia, pending July 2023 bar results)

*** ********* ***, ************, ** * 817-***-**** * ad28qo@r.postjobfree.com EDUCATION

Oklahoma City University School of Law Juris Doctor – Class of 2020

• Licensed Legal Intern

• Professional Research Certified

University of Texas at Arlington Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – Class of 2017

• Minors: Criminology/Criminal Justice and English LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Rijal Law Firm

Irving, TX Immigration Legal Assistant (Mon-Fri: 8 hrs/day) – Aug. to Sept. 2022

● Assist attorney and lead paralegal on completing immigration forms for clients

● Review case file and requesting documents from clients as needed

● Draft Memo for Immigration Court for NIW cases.

Atwood and McCall, PLLC

Dallas, TX Family Law Paralegal (Mon-Fri: 8 hrs/day) - April to June 2022

● Draft Welcome Letters for clients and Introductory Letters for opposing counsel, create potential client files.

● Draft Original Petitions for Divorce, Rule 194 Initial Disclosures, and Inventory; gather supporting documents, as part of discovery, to Bates stamp and submit to opposing counsel.

● Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and clerks of court as necessary to proceed with divorce proceedings, and prepare Final Decrees of Divorce. U.S. Small Business Administration - GS-0950-9-1

Fort Worth, TX Paralegal (Sun-Fri: 8 hrs/day) – Aug. 2021 to Nov. 2021

• Make initial calls to borrowers, providing loan amount information and status updates.

• Acquire and internally file closing documents upon reviewing to ensure all documents are in order and reviewing loan contracts and mortgage documents.

• Contacting insurance to obtain information regarding amount borrower received and verifying FEMA funds via NEMIS checks

Law Firm of Caleb Moore

Bedford, TX Legal Assistant (Mon-Fri: 8 hrs/day) – April 2021 to May 2021

• Research information regarding business records affidavit without attached pages and judicial notice in relation to witness’s testimony.

• Draft and review Request for Productions, Turnover and Appointment for Receivership, and Letter Brief in Response to Court‘s Motion for Summary Judgment.

• Observe mediations and court proceedings for Motions for Summary Judgment. Law Offices of D. Robert Jones

Dallas, TX Legal Assistant (Mon-Fri: 8 hrs/day) – Aug. 2020 to Oct. 2020

• Draft divorce petitions, response to motion for summary judgment, denial letter, and more.

• Work with clients to handle family law and immigration cases under supervision of an attorney.

• Research state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents. Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office

Oklahoma City, OK Intern (Mon-Fri: 8 hrs/day) – Feb. 2020 to March 2020

• Attend pre-trial conferences and sign pleas as a licensed intern under supervision of assistant district attorney.

• Assist attorney in preparing for criminal trial by preparing demonstratives and case files.

• Observe criminal trials and family courts to observe attorneys’ arguments and demeanor. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO)

Oklahoma City, OK Intern (Mon-Fri: 8 hrs/day) – Sept. 2019 to Dec. 2019

• Attend court proceedings, including VPO dockets, and prepare summaries on cases.

• Research laws and regulations and deliver analysis and assessments to the attorney.

• Draft Certificate of Service for attorney to file with court. Law Offices of D. Robert Jones

Dallas, TX Legal Assistant (Mon-Fri: 8 hrs/day) – May 2019 to Aug. 2019

• Work closely with the litigation attorney and paralegal to research, complete trial preparations, and create drafts for court use, including pleadings, contracts, and responses.

• Schedule appointments, court appearances, deadlines, and depositions for the law firm.

• Manage litigation client accounts and records to answer client calls to respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information. Khaleeq Law Firm, PLLC

Dallas, TX Legal Assistant (Mon-Fri: 8 hrs/day) – May 2016 to Aug. 2017

• Supervise summer interns and review work prior to submission to supervising attorney.

• Assist supervising attorney on complex business visa and immigration cases, including extensions, student visas, and asylum and successfully prepare asylum cases including research and documentation for attorney review.

• Gain mastery of USCIS rules and regulations and learn how to properly record and submit fingerprints to USCIS.

RELEVANT SOFTWARE AND WORK SKILLS

• Proficient in MyCase,

ReSearchTX, Dallas County

Portal, eFileTexas.gov

• Case Management

• Proficient in MS Office

• Fluent in English, Urdu,

Gujrati, and beginner ASL

(American Sign Language)

• Legal Research (Lexis

Advance and Westlaw

• Client services and

support

• Fluent in Legal Terminology

COLLEGIATE LEADERSHIP

• Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Mock Trial Team - 2018

• American Constitution Society President - 2018

• Criminal Law Association Treasurer - 2018

• Extern for Judge Kirby and Judge Welch Extern - 2018

• Immigration Law Society Treasurer and SBA Representative - 2017-2018

• Public Interest Law Group Week of Service Chair/Vice President - 2017-2018

• Pre-Law Society Member / Treasurer / President – 2014 to 2017

• Mediation Team Competitor – 2016

• Mock Trial Team Competitor / Assistant Captain / Captain – 2014 to 2016

• Moot Court Team Competitor – 2014 to 2015

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Early Childhood Development Center Beginners Teacher – 2023 to Present

• Religious Education Center Teacher – 2017 to 2023

• Jamatkhana (Place of Prayer) Volunteer / Principal / Youth Facilitator – 2018 to Present

• Legal Matters Portfolio Member/ Volunteer - 2021 to 2022

• Property Matters Portfolio Member/ Volunteer - 2021 to 2022

• OKC Animal Welfare Volunteer – 2019 to 2020

NOTEWORTHY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Pro Bono Service Award

• Tae Kwon Do Green Belt

• Girl Scout Gold Award

• Merit Scholar

• Dean’s List

• Distinguished Barbara Jordan Scholar

• Outstanding Female Senior Award

• AT&T Mentorship Program

• Texas Peacemakers Invitational

Tournament Advocate/Client Mediation

Award

• Volunteer Service Award

• Haynes and Boone Mentorship Program

“Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after an experience with you becomes your trademark.” – Jay Danzie

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