Mehzabeen Khan
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Diligent Legal Professional with extensive experience in criminal prosecution and civil litigation. Proven track record of delivering high quality legal services, comprehensive background in legal research and document preparation. Proven ability to manage complex case files and assist in trial preparation, legal research, drafting documents, and case management. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability to dynamic legal environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Specialist II
Washington County District Attorney's Office
05.2020 - Current
- Supported felony attorneys during trial preparations by organizing exhibits, scheduling, electronic filing, discovery and conducting criminal history record checks.
- Managed a diverse caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Certified Law Enforcement Database System (LEDS) to check criminal histories and conduct background checks.
Senior Legal Officer / Legal Officer
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)
06.2013 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Republic of the Fiji Islands
- Promoted to Senior Legal Officer November 2018
- Analyzed criminal investigations, rendered legal advise and initiated criminal and civil proceedings before the Magistrate's Court, High Court and the Court of Appeal in Fiji
- Conducted extensive criminal prosecutions and appeals relating to national and international crimes involving Money Laundering, Trafficking, Drug Offenses, Abuse of Office, Corruption, Bribery, Rape and Homicide cases.
- Specialized in serious White Collar Crimes and serious sexual offenses
- Trained to lead child witnesses and witness with disabilities
- Actively trained legal officers in fraud prosecutions during the in-house ODPP trainings.
- Represented Fiji in international conferences and national trainings and Conferences
- Regular national travel to conduct serious fraud or sexual offense prosecutions
- Actively represented the ODPP during Anti-Money Laundering meetings with key stakeholders including the Solicitor Generals Office, Fiji Police Force, Fiji Inland Revenue and Customs Authority, Reserve Bank of Fiji, Financial Intelligence Unit - Fiji, Border Patrol, and Interpol
Acting Principal Legal Officer and Manager Serious Fraud Division
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Managed the Serious Fraud Division and maintained ongoing serious fraud caseload
- Supervised, mentored senior legal officers and legal officers
- Vetted legal advise from legal officers and made recommendations for next cause of action to the Director of Public Prosecutions
- Worked closely with the Legal Working Group - Fiji and Anti-Money Laundering Council on behalf of ODPP
Manager Mentions Team
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Led a team of fourteen legal officers and managed all the ODPP Magistrates' Court criminal matters
- Organized the criminal Docket and assigned tasks to legal officers daily
- Oversee and liaised with court clerks to ensure efficiency and
- Managed ODPP matters for nine magistrates' courts
- Developed and implemented strategies for new legal officer trainings
- performed this role while maintained the case load of a Senior Legal Officer
Personal Assistant
VP Lawyers
04.2012 - 10.2012
- Performed legal research, managed court diary of attorney, filed court documents, drafted legal documents, prepared bill of costs, and conducted physical title search for private law firm specializing in torts, corporate law, real estate law, and family law
- Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.
- Served as first point of contact for incoming visitors or phone calls, ensuring prompt responses or directing inquiries appropriately.
- Coordinated events and functions with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
Education
Individual Courses - Constitutional/ Property Law -
University of New England
04.2017
Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice
University of Fiji
05.2013
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Fiji
Fiji04-2013
Master of Laws - International Criminal Law And Justice
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH08-2021
Skills
- Criminal and Civil Litigation
- Legal Analysis
- Legal Drafting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Working with vulnerable populations
- Multitasking
- Investigations analysis
- Fluent in English, Hindi and Fijian
Achievments
2020 - Awarded Deans Scholarship for LLM
2019 - Best Advocate Award - ODPP
Timeline
Legal Specialist II
Washington County District Attorney's Office
05.2020 - Current
Acting Principal Legal Officer and Manager Serious Fraud Division
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)
02.2019 - 05.2019
Manager Mentions Team
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)
06.2018 - 12.2018
Senior Legal Officer / Legal Officer
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)
06.2013 - 02.2020
Personal Assistant
VP Lawyers
04.2012 - 10.2012
Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice
University of Fiji
Individual Courses - Constitutional/ Property Law -
University of New England
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Fiji
Master of Laws - International Criminal Law And Justice
University of New Hampshire
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