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Ilayda Gurler

@ilaydagurler

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Dedicated immigration attorney with expertise in complex case management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my immigration law expertise while contributing to a supportive and collaborative team environment.

I am a passionate immigration attorney with a strong background in managing high-volume case loads and providing comprehensive legal support. My experience includes working remotely for Ellis Porter PLC, where I currently manage over 65 cases for EB2-NIW and EB1A petitions. I excel in drafting application forms, organizing documentation, and maintaining client communication to ensure a smooth process for each case.

Previously, I served as a Business Immigration Attorney at Loigica, P.A., where I was responsible for filing employment-based and family-based immigration applications for over 30 cases. My legal research skills and attention to detail have been instrumental in supporting my clients' needs. I have also gained valuable experience as an Immigration Law Clerk, where I drafted extensive cover letters and prepared legal documents for various cases, including federal court pleadings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

High Skilled Immigration Attorney

Current

Ellis Porter PLC

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year)

Managed a 65+ caseload for EB2-NIW & EB1A petitions, reviewing and organizing supporting documentation. Drafted application forms, letters, and RFE's while tracking case statuses and updating clients on progress.

EB 2 NIW Petitions Legal Documentation Client Communication Legal Research Immigration Law Microsoft Office INSZoom

Business Immigration Attorney

Loigica, P.A.

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Responsible for filing employment-based and family-based immigration applications for over 30 cases. Reviewed client documents, conducted legal research, and managed paralegals, case managers, and writers.

Immigration Law Employment Based Immigration Family Based Immigration Legal Research Team Management Legal Briefs Client Communication

Immigration Law Clerk

Loigica, P.A.

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Drafted extensive cover letters for EB-2 NIW and EB1A petitions, and researched/compiled documents for client packets. Prepared various immigration forms and drafted responses to requests for evidence.

EB 2 NIW Petitions Legal Drafting document preparation Client Communication Legal Research

Research Assistant

David D. Walter, FIU College of Law

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Worked directly for Professor David D. Walter, conducting legal research and writing memoranda. Researched recent legal developments to support course materials.

Legal Research Research Analysis Microsoft Office LexisNexis Westlaw

Litigation Law Clerk

Lydecker Diaz

May 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Prepared legal memoranda and preliminary drafts of motions, and drafted liability reports outlining applicable laws. Analyzed medical records to summarize damages and researched case value through jury verdicts.

Legal Memoranda Preparing Motions Legal Research

Legal Assistant

Lydecker Diaz

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Managed all aspects of litigation including pleadings, discovery, and document review. Drafted letters of representation, statements of insured client’s rights, preservation letters, and various legal pleadings.

Litigation Management Discovery Documentation Review Legal Drafting Client Communication Legal Research Microsoft Office

Legal Assistant

Hoffman & Hoffman, P.A.

May 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Managed incoming caseload and set up new electronic files, conducting conflict checks. Drafted and filed legal documents, prepared interim and final accounts, and analyzed state and federal statutes.

E Filing Statutory Analysis

Accounting Intern

Barsan Global Logistics

Jun 2016 - Present (9 years)

Prepared Importer Security Filing forms and Automated Manifest System documents. Recorded cargo arrival notices and used QuickBooks to document expenses.

Importer Security Filing Automated Manifest System Quickbooks Data Entry Administrative Support Microsoft Office

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Florida International University College of Law

Juris Doctor, Law

Grade: 3.5, Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Dean’s List, Book Award: Legal Skills & Values III

Achieved Dean’s List honors across multiple semesters and received a Book Award for Legal Skills & Values III. Graduated Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.5.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Grade: 3.74, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Dean’s List, Virginia Tech Academic Merit Scholarships (Ralph Roop Estate Scholarship and Eighteen Seventy-Two Scholarship)

Majored in Political Science with a minor in Religion and Culture. Consistently made the Dean’s List and received Virginia Tech Academic Merit Scholarships. Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.74.