Rovena Behaj
Tirana,Albania
Summary
Highly experienced Judicial Secretary with over 13 years of expertise in legal administration, providing precise and efficient support for judicial proceedings. Skilled in managing court documentation, ensuring procedural compliance, and facilitating seamless case management. Adept at supporting judges with scheduling, appointments, document preparation, and other administrative tasks. Possesses strong organizational, communication, and legal research skills, with a keen eye for detail in all aspects of legal operations. Fluent in English and Italian, offering the ability to navigate diverse legal and professional environments with ease..
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Judicial Secretary
Supreme Court
05.2020 - Current
- Coordinated court proceedings efficiently by preparing necessary documentation and communicating effectively with all involved parties.
- Managed deadlines proactively, coordinating timely submission of legal briefs, motions, and other required case materials.
- Handling Legal Documents: Assist with drafting, proofreading, and filing legal documents, including judgments, orders, motions, and other official paperwork.
- Administrative Support: Provided general administrative support to the judge, including managing office supplies, organizing documents, and maintaining the judge’s files.
- Legal Research: conducting legal research, reviewing precedents, or finding relevant case law to support a decision.
Judicial Secretary
Tirana Judicial District Court
02.2010 - 05.2020
- Executed administrative duties related to judicial proceedings
- Promoted clear communication within the courtroom via expert transcription services during trials.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.
Judicial Secretary
Fier Judicial District Court
11.2002 - 10.2005
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Organized and maintain the judge's calendar, scheduling hearings, trials, meetings, and other appointments.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
Education
Professional Master - Civil Law
Justinian I University
06.2013
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
University "Ismail Qemali" Vlore
06.2009
Professional Qualification -
Vocational Training Center "Saint Joseph The Craft"
06.2002
Skills
- Case management
- Document management
- Administrative support
- Appointment setting
- Legal research
- Work prioritization
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Typing speed
Certification
- "Judicial Secretaries: New Procedural Rules and Efficiency of Cases" - OSCE Presence in Albania
- "Workshop on Communication with Trial Parties and State Institutions" - OSCE Presence in Albania
Languages
English
Full Professional
Italian
Full Professional
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Judicial Secretary
Supreme Court
05.2020 - Current
Judicial Secretary
Tirana Judicial District Court
02.2010 - 05.2020
Judicial Secretary
Fier Judicial District Court
11.2002 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
University "Ismail Qemali" Vlore
Professional Qualification -
Vocational Training Center "Saint Joseph The Craft"
- "Judicial Secretaries: New Procedural Rules and Efficiency of Cases" - OSCE Presence in Albania
- "Workshop on Communication with Trial Parties and State Institutions" - OSCE Presence in Albania
Professional Master - Civil Law
Justinian I University
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