Berker TEKGUL
LEICESTER,LEICESTERSHIRE
Summary
I completed my bachelor's degree at Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Law. I will complete my master's degree in international business law at De Montfort University in September. I am strategic legal professional specialising in case preparation and litigation tactics. I am skilled in providing legal advice and document management to support client needs. I adopt a pragmatic approach to challenges and am effective at negotiation. I am an astute Legal Administrator and Paralegal, providing legal advice and support to clients. I am skilled at researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. I handle multiple tasks, prioritise efficiently and meet strict deadlines. I consider myself to be an organised and reliable candidate who is successful in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I am willing to take on additional responsibilities to achieve team goals. I am ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lawyer
OFG Law Firm
Izmir, Konak
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Leveraged delivery-focused mindset to meet tight deadlines for high volume of cases.
- Prepared case matter with robust evidence, disclosure and pleading documentation.
- Confirmed all parties were carrying out court orders and paying necessary fines.
- Acted as trustee, guardian or executor for individuals and businesses.
- Maintained comprehensive case communication notes for reliable legal reference.
- Sourced valuable evidence and witness statements supporting client cases.
- Negotiated settlements of civil disputes on behalf of clients.
- Maximised retention of legal cases in-house by providing free initial consultations.
- Drafted, reviewed and managed deeds, wills and other legal documents.
- Represented clients in court proceedings on criminal matters.
- Coordinated communications with court, registry and tribunal services for thorough case correspondence.
- Analysed probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Prepared legal briefs and opinions and filed appeals in appeal courts.
- Managed and oversaw paralegals and legal assistants.
- Counselled businesses to comply with applicable implementation and strategy laws.
Trainee Lawyer
OFG Law Firm
Izmir, Konak
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Shadowed lawyers to understand workloads, case management and network development.
- Participated in training events, meetings and briefings.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses in preparation for hearings.
- Documented advice and casework using case management system.
- Worked independently with minimal supervision after completing initial training.
- Signposted clients to relevant services as appropriate.
- Demonstrated tact and patience when working with range of clients.
- Maintained working understanding of current laws and legal processes, continuously striving to develop professional knowledge.
- Phoned clients to understand potential legal issues and obtain relevant information.
- Formulated briefs, motions and complaints following instructions of lawyer.
- Crafted written correspondence as requested by firm's solicitors to support external communication.
- Gained vast knowledge of regulations and policies associated with corporate law.
- Provided administrative support involving file management, correspondence and reception duties.
- Conducted legal research and drafted official documentation.
- Compiled information, recorded key dates and completed legal applications.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses involved in case to gather important information.
- During the internship period, office staff were assisted and their work was carried out in the absence of office staff.
- The Office's weekly work schedules were prepared and the lawyers and follow-up staff were informed about these issues.
- Assisted the lawyers in the drafting of International Conventions and provided English language support in this regard.
- During the trainee period, excel spreadsheets were prepared and where necessary, the latest developments on the cases were indicated.
Summer Law Internship
Cetin Law Firm
Izmir, Bayraklı
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Helped to organise the internal workings of the office and ensured inter-office coordination.
- Analysed and followed up on cases pursued by the Office.
- Prepared case documents and assisted in drafting pleadings, letters of guarantee and commercial contracts.
- Assisted lawyers in court cases and provided support to the office's staff working in the courthouse.
- Answered incoming phone calls for the office, conducted preliminary interviews with clients and arranged meetings with clients in the office and assisted lawyers in these meetings.
- Worked with colleagues in international departments to obtain local data.
- Extracted, manipulated and examined data using Excel.
Education
Business and Law Faculty - International Business Law
De Montfort University
Leicester 09.2022 - 09.2023
Faculty of Law - Law
Izmir University of Economics
Izmir, Turkey 02.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
Izmir University Of Economics
Izmir, Turkey 09.2016 - 02.2017
School of Foreign Languages - English prep school
Izmir University of Economics
Izmir. Turkey 09.2015 - 08.2016
Skills
- Litigation
- Caseload management
- Case interpretation
- Contracts management
- Family law
- Pro bono case management
- Arbitration and litigation
- Alternate dispute resolution
- Intellectual property law
- Finance law
Languages
English
Fluent
Turkish
Native
German
Beginner
Certification
Honour Student (for the Semester) 2019-2020
Berlitz English Language School Dublin/ Ireland - General English Traning ( November 2021- May 2022)
Bussines Law Certificate
The Effects of Covid-19 Virus on Law -Online Seminar Series /Prohibition of cancellation of labor contract and the right of unpaid leave
The Effects of Covid-19 Virus on Law -Online Seminar Series/ The effects of Pandemic on Insurance Contracts and the Insurance Sector
The Effects of Covid-19 Virus on Law -Online Seminar Series/ Compensatory work for the employees unable to work due to the declaration of curfew
Subcontracting practice in labour law Workshop
Academic studies conducted
Articles
Critical Analysis Of The New General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) And UK-GDPR
Critical Evaluation Of The Principle Of Kompetenz-Kompetenz In International Commercial Arbitration
Evaluation Of Artificial Intelligence Patent Status İn Terms Of UK Regulation
Critical Analysis Of Cross-Border Insolvency Law And Principles
The Importance Of National Courts For The Enforcement Of Arbitration Law
The Role Of National And İnternational İnstitutions In The Formation Of International Trade Law
Thesis
Comparison Of The Negative Effect Of The Kompetenz-Kompetenz Principle İn The Light Of Turkish And UK Approaches
Hobbies
Swimming
Researching And Reading Articles About Recent and Middle Ages History
Researching And Reading Articles About Labour And Commercial Law
Timeline
Business and Law Faculty - International Business Law
De Montfort University
09.2022 - 09.2023
Lawyer
OFG Law Firm
09.2021 - 09.2022
Trainee Lawyer
OFG Law Firm
09.2020 - 09.2021
Summer Law Internship
Cetin Law Firm
06.2019 - 09.2019
Faculty of Law - Law
Izmir University of Economics
02.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
Izmir University Of Economics
09.2016 - 02.2017
School of Foreign Languages - English prep school
Izmir University of Economics
09.2015 - 08.2016
Honour Student (for the Semester) 2019-2020
Berlitz English Language School Dublin/ Ireland - General English Traning ( November 2021- May 2022)
Bussines Law Certificate
The Effects of Covid-19 Virus on Law -Online Seminar Series /Prohibition of cancellation of labor contract and the right of unpaid leave
The Effects of Covid-19 Virus on Law -Online Seminar Series/ The effects of Pandemic on Insurance Contracts and the Insurance Sector
The Effects of Covid-19 Virus on Law -Online Seminar Series/ Compensatory work for the employees unable to work due to the declaration of curfew
Subcontracting practice in labour law Workshop
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