Muhab Youssef
Summary
Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate - Human Capital Management
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
04.2022 - Current
- Co-lead development and implementation of comprehensive policies and procedures related to Mobility, global employment, and relocation throughout our regions, APAC, India, Americas, and EMEA
- Manage tech enhancement project, and coordinate with global leads of workstreams
- Direct Relocation and Tax vendors and approve exceptions, as necessary, to boost employee Mobility experience
- Develop Immigration, Tax, Benefits packages and Relocation policies to streamline global nuances
- Develop, present, and share firmwide Mobility policies impacting global stakeholders, and workforce landscape
- Lead regional research and analysis on current industry trends, best practices, and legal requirements to inform policy development and create best in class employee experience
- Navigate complex Mobility Assignments involving split moves, Expatriates, Dual Contracts, and Shadow payroll
- Manage potential reputational risk with Employee Relations and Employment Law Group.
- Partner with senior leaders to drive company-wide change initiatives, develop and execute HCM strategic plans
- Drive the Contingency Program for select Divisions, in order to present compliance and legal alternatives supporting Business and Employee needs simultaneously
- Establish training decks and Process Flow Diagrams
- Set up weekly catch up with on-site team members to lay out task priorities and projects
- Active leader on the HCM LGBTQ+ and firmwide pride Steering Committees to drive agenda programming and LGBTQ+ events lifecycle.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Immigration Paralegal
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP.
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Partnered with client HCM and Business Managers to strategize Immigration solutions, established beneficiaries' relocation timelines, and provided consular recommendations and in-country recommendations.
- Prepared Immigrant ("IV") and Non-Immigrant ("NIV") petitions in a high volume and fast-paced environment
- Led strategies with Corporate Immigration beneficiaries' to strategize their visa process, including H, TN, L, O, EB, F, and J visas, and filed LCA's with the US Department of Labor and drafted extensive O-1A/B and EB-1 Support letters, and oversaw case life-cycle from initiation to filing
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation, and determine necessary actions.
- Explained visa rules and regulations to comply with Department of Labor and Department of State standards.
- Prepared legal petitions and documents, and filed them with USCIS within strict deadlines, and drafted Support letters, Immigration forms, and dependent support petitions
- Spotted issues in RFE notices, denials, and reviewed prior RFE filings, and drafted Request for Evidence ("RFE") response letters, and collected evidence to prepare exhibits
- Communicated with Corporate's Talent Mobility teams and Human Resources, to provide ad-hoc Immigration solutions for beneficiaries and exchanged sensitive information, reviewed questionnaires, recorded case management processes, updated report notes, and initiated billing and outward checks.
Legal Assistant
Trasnlatin@Coalition
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Created first Draft of SB-132 (PREA) which passed effective 01 January 2021, and assisted Policy Lead in in-person lobbying
- Represented clients at Stanley Mosk court for identity changes, and assisted them with representations and filing of USCIS forms
- Organized a series of workshops on access to benefits, legal gender change, and FOIA requests, for lay population Learning and Development purposes.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
Immigration Legal Assistant
Mark Murad Law Firm
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
- Streamlined immigration case processing by efficiently organizing and maintaining client files.
- Contributed to the development of internal resources, such as templates and checklists, streamlining workflow processes.
- Conducted client intake interviews to determine client service need and eligibility.
Senior Legal Assistant
United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Stayed abreast of political, legal, social, and economic developments that impact the protection environment and Managed sub-regional Resettlement projects
- Oversaw Resettlement policy development, and integrated updated migration trends data
- Managed off-site Refugee service vendors, such as food stamps disbursement, Education, Temp Accommodation, and transportation programs
- Managed disaster relief efforts, including NGO engagement to track and respond to global crises causing forced migration in the region
- Identified, assessed resettlement needs, and processed persons identified for resettlement following established procedures by undertaking field missions as required; provided counseling to individuals
- Monitored Refugee Mass Mobilization, and provided timely observations to the Head of Unit
- Interviewed 5 to 7 cases of Refugees for Resettlement and fast track adjudication
- Verified Age, Gender, and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement process; and complied with UNHCR policy and guidelines
- Monitored resettlement activities to ensure progress against targets, transparency and efficiency in case submissions, and appropriate follow-up with resettlement countries' state departments and other key stakeholders
- Operated group resettlement procedures, including planning, profiling, logistical arrangements, verification, and post-verification follow-up to ensure quota diversity is met and settlement completion
- Oversaw negotiations with key partners in the region that are leading disaster relief campaigns
- Reviewed communications and drafts of (2) interns, and coached them on our day-to-day work in mentorship capacity.
- Trained junior legal assistants in firm policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure smooth integration into the team environment.
Refugee Status Determination Legal Assistant ; Asylum Officer
United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Adjudicated asylum applications and Interviewed asylum seekers
- Researched information provided by the Office of United Nations, UN treaties and conventions, Department of State sovereignty statutes; and interpreted and applied the appropriate policy, regulations, and precedent decisions to make formal, written eligibility determinations
- Conducted case law research and reviewed Country of Origin Information for eligibility determinations; and- Carried out comparative legal analysis of the National Law to United Nations' Conventions and Rule of Law.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
Asylum Legal Representative
Africa Middle East Refugee Assistance
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Interviewed Asylum Seekers and Refugees, including minors and women-at-risk
- Represented clients before stakeholders in government and UNHCR Asylum Officers
- Compiled case law research, precedents, and Country of Origin Information; and Managed (1) intern.
- Conducted thorough legal research for complex cases, resulting in more informed decision-making and positive outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop strategies for challenging cases, leveraging collective expertise to achieve desired results.
- Successfully represented clients in mediation sessions by effectively presenting their positions and negotiating mutually acceptable terms.
Education
LL.M -
UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA05.2019
LL.B -
AIN SHAMS UNIVERSITY
CAIRO, EGYPT12.2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Immigration Law
- Employee Relations
- Strong communication
- Business Partnership
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Coaching and Mentoring
- HR analytics
- HR policies and procedures
Timeline
Associate - Human Capital Management
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
04.2022 - Current
Immigration Paralegal
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP.
10.2020 - 04.2022
Legal Assistant
Trasnlatin@Coalition
06.2019 - 12.2019
Immigration Legal Assistant
Mark Murad Law Firm
01.2019 - 09.2019
Senior Legal Assistant
United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees
08.2015 - 07.2017
Refugee Status Determination Legal Assistant ; Asylum Officer
United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees
08.2014 - 08.2015
Asylum Legal Representative
Africa Middle East Refugee Assistance
06.2012 - 06.2014
LL.M -
UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW
LL.B -
AIN SHAMS UNIVERSITY
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