An enthusiastic and dedicated Legal Officer with over 13 years of demonstrated competence and expertise in legal research and providing advice on complex litigation, drafting, advocacy, as well as organizing and supervising staff within the Judge's Office and Chamber. Ensured that deadlines and all court procedures are met effectively and that proceedings adhere to the highest standards
· Conducted legal and factual research and analysis of complex cases, thereby contributing to the formulation of well-informed judicial determinations;
· Drafted legal documents, including resolutions, records, statements and correspondence;
· Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases;
· Ensured the right to a fair trial by timely notifying the parties of the date and time of the court session as well as by providing the parties with timely access to the case materials;
· Studied and presented to Judge current judicial practice of the European Court of Human Rights and the Supreme Court of Ukraine;
· Managed case files and maintained organized electronic and physical archiving systems;
· Developed strategies and arguments for hearings and appeals;
· Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues;
· Provided assistance to Judge in preparing and presenting the case before the Chamber;
· Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement;
· Provided legal guidance to the staff for solving issues, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development;
· Effectively resolved disagreements and conflicts, facilitated constructive dialogue to achieve fulfillment of duties and responsibilities by staff;
· Established training and support to court staff on the use of E-court systems and other software;
· Initiated collaboration with IT team to technical issues resolution and implement upgrades and enhancements to E-court systems;
· Managed and supported organized electronic and physical case files, tracked of case progress, deadlines and important dates;
· Represented Judge on meetings, negotiations, and proceedings related to dedicated issues;
· Resolved conflict situations and disagreements between subordinate staff, as well as between clients in the legal process;
· Attended court sessions and hearings, preparing the courtroom;
· Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars/providing comprehensive support to the Judge in all aspects of trial and case management.
- Odesa Appeal Administrative Court 06-07/2007; 06-07/2008; 06-07/2009; 06-07/2010;
- Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky Court of Odesa Region (Criminal Chamber) 06-07/2006;
- Employee excellence award, Fifth Administrative Court Of Appeal, 2023;
- Employee excellence award, Fifth Administrative Court Of Appeal, 2022;
- Award for personal contribution, The Supreme Court, 15/12/2019;
- Award, Union of Lawyers of Ukraine, 2012;