Amina Hassan
Hargeisa
Summary
Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Advisor
East African Law Firm
01.2015 - Current
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
- Developed compliance best practices for company.
- Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Prepared and drafted wills, deeds and patent applications.
- Studied Constitution, statutes and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
- Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Worked with legislators to assist in drafting [Type] legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as law practitioner.
Junior Legal Consultant
Ministry Of Justice, Department Of Rule Of Law
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Researched related literature regarding issues at hand.
- Created medical exhibits to correlate with testimony.
- Consulted with attorneys on malpractice, personal injury and workers compensation claims.
- Identified and brought in qualified medical experts to testify for cases.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
- Worked with legislators to assist in drafting [Type] legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as law practitioner.
Criminal Lawyer
Solla Law Group
03.2012 - 02.2014
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Took part in meetings both internal and at clients' locations.
- Provided assistance on compliance projects.
- Worked closely with legal, sales and management departments.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Studied Constitution, statutes and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Worked with legislators to assist in drafting [Type] legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as law practitioner.
- Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
Paralegal
Solla Law Group
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
Education
Master of Arts - International Law
New Generation University
Hargeisa 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Hargeisa
Hargeisa, Somalia08.2009
Skills
- Dispute Resolution
- Litigation Management
- Exposure Reduction
- Legal Analysis
- Research
- Contract Review
- Litigation
- Legal Opinions
Languages
Somali
Native language
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Senior Legal Advisor
East African Law Firm
01.2015 - Current
Junior Legal Consultant
Ministry Of Justice, Department Of Rule Of Law
08.2014 - 07.2016
Criminal Lawyer
Solla Law Group
03.2012 - 02.2014
Paralegal
Solla Law Group
01.2010 - 02.2012
Master of Arts - International Law
New Generation University
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Hargeisa
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