Attorney

ARIJ A. MOUSA

****.*****@*****.*** 917-***-**** 2 Elm Street, North Easton, Massachusetts 02356

www.linkedin.com/in/arij-mousa-6802a123

SUMMARY

Detail-oriented and driven professional admitted to the bar with hands-on legal internship experience and a strong academic foundation in civil, criminal, and business law. Proven ability to support litigation processes, conduct in-depth legal research, draft legal documents, and manage case files with high accuracy. Demonstrates strong bilingual communication in English and Arabic, aiding diverse clientele. Adept at navigating courtroom procedures, regulatory compliance, and administrative tasks while maintaining ethical standards and client confidentiality. Passionate about beginning a legal career in a dynamic firm offering growth and challenge. SKILLS

● Legal Research

● Litigation Support

● Civil & Criminal Law

● Legal Drafting

● Document Review

● Trial Preparation

● Case File Management

● Legal Compliance

● Bilingual Legal Interpretation

(English/Arabic)

● Contract Drafting

● Client Consultations

● Courtroom Procedures

● Legal Document Translation

● Regulatory Understanding

● Risk Assessment

● Time Management

● Confidentiality Handling

● Legal Analysis

● Team Collaboration

● Legal Writing

● Evidence Compilation

EXPERIENCE

Legal & Medical English/Arabic Interpreter 2022 – Present Baystate Interpreters, Massachusetts

● Interpreted over 150 legal and medical sessions annually, ensuring clarity in cross-linguistic communication.

● Translated 50+ legal documents with 100% accuracy, maintaining legal confidentiality.

● Supported attorneys during hearings and depositions, improving efficiency in proceedings.

● Adhered to HIPAA compliance, enhancing data privacy for medical-legal cases.

● Aided clients in understanding legal rights, contributing to higher satisfaction and case outcomes. Summer Legal Intern 2022

Brighton Municipal Court, MA

● Prepared 20+ legal documents and court memos supporting litigation processes.

● Assisted in legal research that contributed to decisions in 10+ active court cases.

● Maintained detailed case files, improving document access by 30%.

● Participated in pre-trial meetings, gaining exposure to courtroom strategies.

● Scheduled and organized daily court dockets, reducing administrative delays. Court Criminal Background Researcher 2019 – 2022 Baxter Research, MA

● Completed over 500 criminal background reports for law firms and employers.

● Identified legal discrepancies in 10% of reviewed cases, improving compliance.

● Liaised with legal teams to provide verified data within tight deadlines.

● Ensured FCRA compliance in 100% of investigations.

● Developed a streamlined tracking system that improved case processing speed by 25%. PhD Dissertation Research 2014 – 2017

Higher Education Retention & Student Success

● Published academic work cited in 3 institutional quality management programs.

● Applied legal data analysis techniques to identify retention improvement models.

● Conducted 200+ student interviews, leading to actionable policy changes.

● Delivered research findings at 2 international education conferences.

● Improved student engagement strategies adopted by 2 universities. Foreign Qualified Attorney 2006 – 2012

Solo Legal Practitioner, Damascus, Syria

● Represented 75+ clients in civil and family law matters with a 90% settlement success rate.

● Drafted 100+ legal agreements ensuring contract enforceability and risk reduction.

● Led 30+ courtroom proceedings and appeals independently.

● Negotiated favorable settlements, saving clients thousands in litigation costs.

● Maintained 100% case documentation compliance with Syrian legal standards. Assistant/Adjunct Professor 2008 – 2012

Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Syria

● Taught over 500 students in law-related and quality management courses.

● Designed curricula aligned with international legal and management standards.

● Mentored 100+ students, improving graduation rates and academic success.

● Conducted bilingual instruction enhancing class engagement by 40%.

● Coordinated academic seminars promoting legal awareness and research. AFFILIATIONS

● American Bar Association

● Massachusetts State Bar Association

● American Immigration Lawyers Association

● American Society for Quality

EDUCATION

LLM. in Law (Business Law Concentration) 2022

Boston College Law School – Newton, MA

LLB. in Law (Civil & International Law) 2006

Damascus Faculty of Law – Damascus, Syria

Ph.D. in Quality & Productivity Management 2017

Arab Academy for Science – Alexandria, Egypt

M.Sc. in Transportation & Logistics Management 2008 Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport – Latakia, Syria

Contact this candidate