Paralegal

MUSTAFA AHMET

*******@*****.*** 571-***-**** Vienna, VA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WHITEFORD TAYLOR PRESTON, LLP Falls Church, VA

Paralegal & Collections Specialist April 2019 – Present

Performs civil litigation and collections for community associations consisting of over 2,000 owners and tenants.

Prepares pre-trial binders and exhibit packets for successful outcomes in cases involving six-figure settlements.

Successfully reduced 30-90 day delinquencies by 85%.

Generates revenue by following firm’s billing policy.

Reconcile and generate delinquency status reports while maintaining confidentiality and integrity with clients by providing authorized users access to firm’s secure portal.

Works with various Community Associations attorneys to draft communications, lawsuits, motions, and other case filings while maintaining an index/tracking system to monitor and proactively move the matter through the collection process in a timely manner and ensuring deadlines are met.

VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER Richmond, VA

Researcher & Interviewer September 2018 – January 2019

Collected and shared impactful stories of people victimized by predatory lending to legislators and media outlets for public alert and to achieve a call to legislative action and served as an advocate against predatory lending.

Captured and championed voices of over 100 low-income Virginians extending legal rights counsel in areas seeking justice in civil legal matters.

Advised Virginians who filed claims through the Legal Aid program by answering questions regarding their loan status with loan providers.

SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH Richmond, VA

Intern, Restoration of Rights Division January 2017 – April 2017

Reviewed court documents and criminal records to determine eligibility of restoration of rights and processed applications for voting rights restoration for Virginians convicted of felonies who have completed their sentences.

Served as a liaison at General Assemblies to obtain court records.

Handled data entry of classified applicant data via Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

Prepared and processed official certificates for Restoration of Rights on behalf of the former Governor, Terence McAuliffe and Secretary of Commonwealth, Kelly Thomasson.

TOP GOLF Ashburn, VA

Event Ambassador November 2015 – August 2017

Managed floor sections as shift lead, organized and executed private parties and events, and provided best-in-class service with hospitality to guests.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

FRIENDS ASOCIATION FOR CHILDREN Richmond, VA

Volunteer October 2017 – December 2017

Assisted teachers in organization and supervision of classroom enrollee.

Counseled youth through life development mentoring and assisted with homework assignments and projects.

EDUCATION

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY Richmond, VA

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice December 2018

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite

3E-Enterpise Business Management - Elite

Bilingual in Farsi and English

West Law and Lexus Nexus

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