1. MERVE KARAKAS
istanbul, İstanbul 34726 ♦ C: +905375201939 ♦ av.mervekarakas@gmail.com
Ambitious Lawyer bringing extensive in-house counsel and law firm experience in a wide variety of disciplines, with
emphasis in Civil Law. Team-oriented Lawyer who works to increase understanding and proficiencies in all areas of
legal practice. Communicates with empathy and compassion while consistently exhibiting a professional work ethic.
Team-oriented Lawyer who works to increase understanding and proficiencies in all areas of legal practice.
Communicates with empathy and compassion while consistently exhibiting a professional work ethic. Results-
oriented patent lawyer highly effective at networking and developing an impressive reputation that clients can trust.
Results-oriented patent lawyer highly effective at networking and developing an impressive reputation that clients
can trust.
Legal/non-legal research
Sharing legal information, tips and advice with work
colleagues
Excellent problem solving and solution finding skills
Positive, confident and friendly demeanour with high
level of integrity
Efficient researcher
Conflict resolution
Multi-tasking
Time management
Confident in presenting to decision makers in both
public and private organisations.
Legal writing
Drafting legal paperwork and material
Patents and trademarks
Commercial Law,Contract Law
Labour Law
Fluent in English
Paralegal , 08/2010 to 12/2010
GokcenKapusuz&SevkiLülecioglu – Taksim
Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports, including employee success and revenue reports.
Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
Conducted skip traces to obtain case participant information.
Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
Paralegal , 01/2011 to 08/2011
Tanrısever&Mersinoglu Law Firm – Şişli
Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports, including employee success and revenue reports.
Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
WORK HISTORY

2. Filed all pleadings with the court clerk.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss the progress of cases.
Filed all court documents on behalf of the attorneys.
Prepared for trials by conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
Lawyer , 09/2012 to 11/2015
C&C İnternational Law Office – Nişantaşı
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Drafted legal briefs and opinions for all clients.
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
Managed all trial preparation for case litigation.
Filed all case pleadings in a timely manner.
Creatively formulated trial techniques that specifically pertained to each case.
Produced legal documents, including contracts and real estate closing statements.
Filed all pleadings with the court clerk.
Prepared for trials by organizing exhibits and other key evidence.
Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
Investigated facts and law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Developed a working relationship with courts, clients, debtors and attorneys.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss the progress of cases.
Filed all court documents on behalf of the attorneys.
Acted as first point of contact for all clients.
Met with clients to update them on progress of cases.
Managed accounts and records of clients with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
Worked as a team with attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants.
Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Finding Lawyer, 05/2016 to Current
Merka Law Firm – Kızıltoprak
Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Drafted legal briefs and opinions for all clients.
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Contracted as a freelance researcher and reviewer.
Wrote memorandum and reviewed legal briefs.
Present Responsible for providing accurate and practical advice to clients on all legal aspects relating to their
case
Providing clients with legal advice and support on a wide range of legal issues. Representing clients in both
criminal and civil trials
Holding regular casework meetings and review with other legal staff
Reporting issues of concern to senior lawyers
Involved in drafting precedents and documents
Produced legal documents, including contracts and real estate closing statements.
Filed all pleadings with the court clerk.
Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.

3. Investigated facts and law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Developed a working relationship with courts, clients, debtors and attorneys.
Analyzed client balance sheets for auditing purposes.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss the progress of cases.
Filed all court documents on behalf of the attorneys.
Acted as first point of contact for all clients.
Prepared for trials by conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
Managed accounts and records of clients with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
High School Diploma: 2006
Dedeman High School - Sarıyer
Graduated with Honors
Bachelor of Laws: 2010
Marmara University - Haydarpaşa/Kadıköy
Graduated
Coursework in Legal Transcription
Coursework in Paralegal Studies
primary : 2002
Sait Çiftçi Primary School - Teşvikiye/Nişantaşı
Minor in education
Young Lawyers sertification :
London School Of English - London
Coursework in legal English
17-49/11.2016 Consumer Law
09.10/16-17.042015 Intellectual Property Sertification Programme (Türavak)
01.11.2013-30.12.2013 Oxford House College Young Lawyers Legal English Serificate
02.01.2012 -14.04.2012 Kaplan InternatıonalColleges (Oxford/England) English sertificate (Advanced) ·
05.10.2013 Sözleşmeler Hukuku, Sözleşme Hazırlama ve İnceleme Yöntemleri Eğitimi
25.12.2010 Satıştan Tahsilata Hukuki Süreç- Av. Vakfı (Hukuk Eğitim Merkezi
5-26.11.2010 Tasarım Hakkının İhlali Ve Hükümsüzlükler- Türk Patent Enstitüsü
2008-2009 Galatasaray Üniversitesi Avrupa Birliği Eğitim Programı · 2008-2009 British Life (English course
upper intermediate) ·
2009-2010 Fransız Kültür A kuru Fransızca kursu
Sport (pilates, yoga, skiing, wind scubadiving, swimming), mandala, , music, movies, theatre, opera, art, dance (salsa,
cha cha);photography; reading about philosopy, psychology and yoga);travelling (most of Europe, Cyprus, England
[most of it], Scotland etc. )
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