ALMA MANDIJA
Garden City
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
ATTORNEY
LAW OFFICE OF ALMA MANDIJA, P.C.
2004.01 - Current
- Managed complex Immigration Practice caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Handled numerous Asylum and Adjustment of status Hearings with EOIR, appeared at numerous Adjustment of Status, Naturalization and Asylum interviews with USCIS. Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for case resolution.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs and Appeals.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Represented clients requests for Prosecutorial Discretion as well as Hardship Waivers, SIJS.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests regarding their Consular Processing of their Immigrant Visa, Student Visas and Non-Immigrant Visas.
- Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings and trials that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
- Conducted thorough due diligence investigations to uncover critical information pertinent to clients'' legal matters.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Achieved successful case outcomes by researching legal issues and drafting persuasive arguments.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Researched and Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
Legal Assistant
Law Office Of Cohen And Jaffe, LLP
2001.02 - 2003.09
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Drafted pleadings, correspondence and motions.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.ddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
Legal Assistant
Helen F. Dalton & Associates, P.C.
2001.01 - 2002.01
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Organized documents to manage paper filing systems of clients.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
Education
Master of Laws - LAW
Touro College Law Center
Law School05.2001
LAW DEGREE - COLLEGE LEVEL LAW DEGREE
UNIVERSITY OF SHKODRA
CITY OF SHKODRA, ALBANIA07.1996
Skills
- Immigration Law Practice
- Trial experience
- Legal Research, Drafting and Writing
- Lexis Nexis
- Document Preparation & Court Procedures
- Litigation and Courtroom Procedures
Languages
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
ATTORNEY
LAW OFFICE OF ALMA MANDIJA, P.C.
2004.01 - Current
Legal Assistant
Law Office Of Cohen And Jaffe, LLP
2001.02 - 2003.09
Legal Assistant
Helen F. Dalton & Associates, P.C.
2001.01 - 2002.01
Master of Laws - LAW
Touro College Law Center
LAW DEGREE - COLLEGE LEVEL LAW DEGREE
UNIVERSITY OF SHKODRA
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