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Sławomir Kołakowski

Warsaw,14

Summary

Highly skilled Immigration and Business Lawyer with a natural talent for organizing and supervising cases, tasks, and delegated responsibilities. Known for effortlessly building strong connections and fostering trust with clients and colleagues. Exceptional at streamlining legal processes, managing workflows, and delivering practical, client-focused solutions. A laid-back yet results-driven professional, valued for combining efficiency with a personable approach that ensures both satisfaction and success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Immigration Specialist

Self-employeed
07.2021 - Current
  • Assisted clients in obtaining residence permits, work permits, citizenship by preparing necessary documentation and guiding them through the application process.
  • Represented clients before authorities as their representative.
  • Handled processes and procedures related to business entity registration processing.
  • Advised to answer questions, resolve issues, and explain immigration, administrative and business law matters.
  • Used organizational skills to create workflows that enabled efficient caseload management while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Conducted thorough research on relevant laws and regulations, resulting in well-informed legal advice for clients.

Lawyer

Graś I Wspólnicy
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Created a comprehensive system for overseeing initiated administrative proceedings in residence permit cases.
  • Created a tutorial-style checklist for obtaining a temporary residence permit for employment purposes.
  • Reviewed and organized case files for proceedings initiated over a year ago, as well as all cases initiated since then.
  • Counseled employers on regulatory compliance related to hiring foreign nationals, reducing potential liability risks associated with noncompliance issues.
  • Mentored new employees within the firm by sharing knowledge and expertise on immigration law matters.

Immigration Consultant

PCS Paruch Chruściel Schiffter
12.2019 - 02.2021
  • Handled processes and procedures to coordinate documentation for visa and residence permit processing.
  • Advised clients on visa and residence permit options based on their individual situations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of immigration laws and policies to provide accurate advice to clients.
  • Left the position on own request.

Immigration Specialist

Self-employeed
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Handled processes to coordinate documentation for residence permit and work permit on immigrant applications.
  • Advised to answer questions, resolve issues, and explain immigration procedures.
  • Represented clients before authorities as their representative.

Immigration Specialist

Main Partners Job Agency
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Assisted agency employees in obtaining residence permits by preparing necessary documentation and guiding them through the application process.
  • Collaborated with HR departments, coordinators, and accountants to ensure the proper and structured flow of documents related to the legality of residence and employment for foreigners.
  • Performed audits on the legality of residence and employment for agency employees and external entities.

Immigration Assistant

Main Partners Job Agency
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Assisted in preparing agency employees case files and ensured all required documents were included.
  • Filed correspondence and legal documents in correct client files and transmitted applicable documentation to public offices.
  • Conducted comprehensive background checks on applicants seeking immigration assistance, ensuring eligibility and compliance with legal requirements.
  • Prepared legal writings, forms and explanations related for cases.

Education

Master of Arts - Law

University of Gdańsk
Gdansk, Poland
07-2017

Skills

  • Immigration law expertise
  • Empathy and work ethic
  • Delegation and supervision
  • Case management proficiency
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Decision-making
  • Legal research and review
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Building trust and relationships
  • Microsoft office

Languages

Polish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Turkish
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Immigration Specialist

Self-employeed
07.2021 - Current

Lawyer

Graś I Wspólnicy
03.2020 - 06.2021

Immigration Consultant

PCS Paruch Chruściel Schiffter
12.2019 - 02.2021

Immigration Specialist

Self-employeed
08.2019 - 12.2019

Immigration Specialist

Main Partners Job Agency
10.2018 - 07.2019

Immigration Assistant

Main Partners Job Agency
07.2018 - 10.2018

Master of Arts - Law

University of Gdańsk

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