Amina Taj

To secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my learning, knowledge, and skills while making significant contribution to the success of the organization.

Lawyer at Legal Assistance Programme - Society for Human Rights & Prisoners Aid - Sub Office District Mianwali, South Punjab

(2023-02)

Currently working as a Lawyer with Society for Human Rights & Prisoners' Aid (SHARP) under the UNHCR Legal Assistance Programme (Advice & Legal Aid Center) covering entire south Punjab from Sub Office District Mianwali. Being a Lawyer I plan and organize the workshops / seminars, legal camps, consultative session on specific issues relating to refugees with police officials, lawyers, and public prosecutors. Moreover, I liaise with relevant stakeholder including police, media, judiciary, district and camp administration etc for smooth implementation of the programe.

Under the role I pursue court cases initiated by the Refugees / Asylum Seekers, brief them on the mandate of UNHCR and services (ALAC, RSD, CBP & PWSN) and maintain the official status of files for record purposes.

Legal Associate - Saarosh Law Firm

(2021-11 - 2022-02)

• Monitor legal risk in documentation and giving guidance.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for natural and juristic persons.
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence.
• Explain the law and give legal advice.
• Offer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings.
• Draft, review and manage wills, trusts, estates, contracts and deeds.
• Manage regulatory and compliance-related services.
• Facilitate innovative solutions to client problems.
• Offer legal representation to clients in court proceedings.
• Manage and oversee paralegals and legal assistants.
• Prepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in court.

Legal Associate - HHT & Co-Law Firm

(2020-09 - 2021-04)

Drafted a number of legal documents. Advocated for clients before Court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light. Formulated trial techniques specifically pertaining to each case. Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents. Conducted legal research. Attended Lower Courts and High Court.

Legal Associate - Bukhari & Dub Law Associate

(2019-09 - 2019-11)

• Legal Research
• Legal Advice.
• Court Appearance
• Legal Drafting

LLM - Master of Laws - Corporate Law - International Islamic University Islamabad (2019 - 2023)

LLB - Bachelor of Laws - International Islamic University Islamabad (2016 - 2019)

BA - Humanities - Kohat University of Science & Technology (2014 - 2016)

FSC - Pre-Medical - BISE, Kohat (2011 - 2013)

HSSC - Science - BISE, Kohat (2009 - 2011)