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Elias Beck, LL.M.
Dipl.-Jur., International Corporate And M&A Lawyer
Berlin
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level International Lawyer (Associate) position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Currently seeking a challenging work placement opportunity within a dynamic firm that will offer early responsibilities, and the opportunity to develop new skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
MEMBERSHIPS:
- American Association Bar: Business law, Antitrust law and JD Lawyers sections.
- German-American Lawyers Association: M&A Section.
- The European Competition Lawyers Association.
- German Network for Public Procurement Law (DNVW).
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Language
Work History
Associate (Dipl.-Jur.)
CLP Rechtsanwälte Schmidt, Wittenberg, Scheffen & Partner mbB (Deutschlandsweit)
Berlin
12.2022 - Current
- Reached and drafted pleading, research applicable state law, drafted pre-trial argument memorandum, and filed discovery motion with district courts.
- Worked on appeal landlord-tenant cases to district courts.
- Assisted in representing indigent clients in worker's compensation matters, practices including all aspects of State Civil Litigation.
- Formulated strategies on Appeal, use of Appellate records, brief writing, and oral advocacy.
- Authored variety of motions and briefs, including summary judgment, opening briefs, briefs, motions to dismiss, and for judgment of pleading, federal and state Appellate briefs, and mediation statements.
- Experienced in managing and organizing voluminous document review projects, preparing affirmative discovery motions, experienced in taking and defending depositions.
- Significant pro bono work on behalf of indigent defendants in Immigration-Law cases.
- Preparation of contract documents;- Preparation of PowerPoint presentations for online courses (continuing education) in public procurement law.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Interpreting and Translation Activities
Self-employed
Germany (whole Country)
06.2015 - Current
- E.g. in context of research by journalist Silke Müller for Stern-magazine, or as volunteer at Employment Agency, doctors, hospitals, lawyers, and notaries as well as at "LaGeso" in Berlin.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
Foreign Lawyer/Legal Assistent
Adesse Anwälte Eckhardt & Packi PartG mbB
Berlin-Frankfurt-Dubai
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing them for resolution.
- Volunteered at local community organizations, providing assistance with day-to-day operations. Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Opinions on stock corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and data protection law.
- Legal review of group law and M&A issues in German and Arab law;- Advice to investors on the purchase of real estate and the establishment of trading platforms for the operation of cryptocurrencies.
- Support in preparation of legal opinions on real estate, construction, and corporate law issues.
- Legal examination and optimization of hotel rental and real estate purchase agreements in Germany and Dubai.
- Support with economic issues.
- Preparation of non-competition agreements.
- Preparation of PowerPoint presentations and essays on real estate, brokerage, the German Condominium Act, and corporate law.
- Preparation of legal reminders regarding monetary claims.
- Cooperation in areas of contract law, distribution law, corporate and commercial law, antitrust law as well as trademark and competition law;
- Organization of further training measures for staff and trainees.
- Accompanying lawyers to district and regional court hearings.
- Document review.
- Inspection of files at building and misappropriation authorities.
Legal Training for Fully Qualified Lawyer
K&H International Law Firm
Damascus
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Practical training and legal advice in all areas of Syrian law and Islamic law, with focus on business and Cybercrime law under guidance of fully qualified lawyers (Attorneys at laws) in Syria.
- Conducting client interviews.
- Preparation of legal documents.
- Preparation of pleadings.
- Correspondence with EU embassies to apply for visas for students and investors.
- Admission as fully qualified lawyer in Syria allows (upon application) admission as fully qualified lawyer in Dubai's "Free zone".
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing them for resolution.
- Ran errands and provided general office support in professional environment.
Foreign Lawyer/Senior Research Associate
Hopkins Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Berlin
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Designed and executed studies to support the usability of solutions, analyze data and provide actionable recommendations to the project team.
- Achieved project objectives by troubleshooting experiments and testing practical and creative solutions.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding Labour Law and Legal Tech Solutions.
- Contact with client's courts, and legal protection insurance.
- Support in the optimization of Legal tech solutions.
- Legal support activities and legal research on issues.
Legal Internship
SES Rechtsanwälte Dr. Würtz & Dr. Fischer &Dr. Nagelschmidt PartG mbB
Berlin
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Legal research and opinions on issues in corporate, competition, and real estate law.
- Drafting of pleadings in civil, criminal, and criminal law.
- Advising investors in Arab corporate law.
- Legal support services.
Internship in Politics-field
Bündnis 90 / The Green Party
Berlin
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Education
Certificate in Contract Law - From Trust To Promise To Contract
Harvard Law School
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA 02.2023 - Current
J.D. - Law Studies
Humboldt University, Faculity of Law
Berlin 10.2022 - Current
J.D. - Law Studies
Free University, Faculity of Law
Berlin 10.2021 - 09.2022
Master of Laws LL.M. - Business Law in International Context
Berlin School of Economic And Law
Berlin 10.2017 - 03.2019
J.D. - Law Studies
Damascus University Faculity of Law
Damascus 10.2010 - 05.2015
Language Certificate - English Language And Literature
Berlin School of English
Berlin 04.2019 - 08.2019
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Teambuilding
Cultural Awareness
Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing
LexisNexis, BeckOnline, Juris
Self-Motivated
Analytical and Critical Thinking
G-Suite
Interpersonal Communication
Planning and Coordination
Decision-Making
Dependable and Responsible
Excellent Communication
Critical Thinking
Written Communication
Software
Certification
Fully qualified Lawyer in Damascus, Syria
Interests
Sport, Hiking, Reading
Timeline
Certificate in Contract Law - From Trust To Promise To Contract
Harvard Law School
02.2023 - Current
Associate (Dipl.-Jur.)
CLP Rechtsanwälte Schmidt, Wittenberg, Scheffen & Partner mbB (Deutschlandsweit)
12.2022 - Current
Foreign Lawyer/Legal Associate
11-2022
J.D. - Law Studies
Humboldt University, Faculity of Law
10.2022 - Current
Fully qualified Lawyer in Damascus, Syria
12-2021
J.D. - Law Studies
Free University, Faculity of Law
10.2021 - 09.2022
Foreign Lawyer/Legal Assistent
Adesse Anwälte Eckhardt & Packi PartG mbB
09.2021 - 11.2022
Foreign Lawyer/Senior Research Associate
Hopkins Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
06.2021 - 08.2021
Legal Training for Fully Qualified Lawyer
K&H International Law Firm
04.2019 - 12.2021
Language Certificate - English Language And Literature
Berlin School of English
04.2019 - 08.2019
Dipl.-Jur., LL.M. in Germany
03-2019
Legal Internship
SES Rechtsanwälte Dr. Würtz & Dr. Fischer &Dr. Nagelschmidt PartG mbB
08.2018 - 11.2018
Master of Laws LL.M. - Business Law in International Context
Berlin School of Economic And Law
10.2017 - 03.2019
Internship in Politics-field
Bündnis 90 / The Green Party
08.2017 - 09.2017
Interpreting and Translation Activities
Self-employed
06.2015 - Current
J.D. - Law Studies
Damascus University Faculity of Law
10.2010 - 05.2015