Fausta Gjika
Lawyer
Dedicated lawyer with over two years of diverse legal experience in civil, commercial, and human rights law. Successfully managed 50-80 active cases, drafted over 100 legal documents, and conducted in-depth legal research, enhancing client communication and compliance. Committed to delivering strategic and creative legal solutions with great efficiency. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and responsibility.
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Work Experience
Attorney Assistant
Studio Ligjore "GEGA & Associates" sh.p.k.
Jun 2025 — PresentCurrentTirana, Albania
- 1. Managed over 50-80 active cases simultaneously, optimizing timelines and enhancing communication between clients and contracted attorneys of the Studio.
- 2. Drafted and filed 100+ legal documents, including complaints and defenses, memos, correpondence ensuring compliance with court and bailiff requirements.
- 3. Conducted comprehensive legal research and evidence gathering for new cases, producing detailed defense statements.
- 4. Drafted all required notarial documents and coordinated with partner notaries such as Elona Syla and Anila Q. Kacupi to support office operations.
- 5. Leveraged legal expertise to resolve complex issues in contract and commercial law, contributing to favorable client outcomes.
- 6. Focused on commercial and property law while successfully supporting criminal and administrative cases, demonstrating versatility in legal practice.
Legal Intern
Council of Europe CoE
Jun 2025 — Jul 2025Tirana, Albania
- Project Name: D-REX III Project for the Balkans
- I assisted the Council Staff with meetings and events concerning human rights as Free Speech and Property Rights, such as AMA Consultation Meetings.
- Report writing and legal research on property rights (art 1 prot 1 ECHR) and on discrimination of roma community.
Legal Intern
DAMIANI & PARTNERS
Apr 2024 — Jul 2024Tirana, Albania
- Specialization in Civil, Contract, Commercial and Consulting Law
- I have worked as a junior lawyer mainly for commercial law issues, succession projects and writing contracts such as work contract, property transaction, shareholders agreements.
Legal Intern
BITRI & BAKIU Law Firm
Oct 2022 — Dec 2022Tirana, Albania
- Specialization in Insurance Law
Skills
Legal ResearchMicrosoftPowerpointExcelContract DraftingClient CommunicationCase ManagementDocument ReviewTime ManagementTeam CollaborationLegal WritingLitigation SupportMulti-taskingFlexible
Education
Master of Law, Law
Luarasi University, Tirana
Winter Law School, Energy Law and Sustainability
Istanbul Arbitration Centre (istac) ELSA Turkiye, Bodrum
Legal Assistant, Legal Course
Praktika Ligjore Av. Ledio Milkani
Undergraduate Course, Western Balkans: Imperial Legacies, Nation Building, (Dis)State Integration
Central European University CEU
Course (Remote), Public Administration
Proffetional Academy ELITA
Undergraduate Erasmus Semester, Law
Pan-European University, Bratislava
General High School, Social Science Profile
Ali Demi High School, Vlorë
Certifications
Legal Assistant Certified
Praktika Ligjore Av. Ledio Milkani
References
Arben Shkodra
Managing Partner · DAMIANI & PARTNERS
Former Employer (Internship)
Languages
English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
German
Basic
Russian
Basic
AWARDS
Finalist, 10th Edition of MootCourt Albania
Civil Rights Defenders
May 2023
Best Negotiator
ELSA Negotiation Competition , FIRE & FROST CONSULTING
May 2024 - Jun 2024
- I represented my university and won second place and first place for outstanding negotiation skills as an individual on three negotiation cases and mediating agreement drafting.
First Place Winner
Albanian Helsinki Committee
Mar 2024 - Apr 2024
- Legal Drafting Competition on "No Corruption, No Democracy"
Second Place Winner (Team)
Halimi Foundation and Netherlands Embassy
May 2025 - Jun 2025
- University Law Competition 3rd Edition
First Place Winner Datathon
Albanian Institute of Science AIS
Jul 2024 - Jul 2024
- Research on: Dedicated Budget on Penitentiary System in Albania 2021-2023
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer Member
Social Education & Enviroment Protection (SEEP)
Jul 2017 - Aug 2021
- In the SEEP organization I have been part of environmental protection projects at the Naturalisti Club, where I have participated in various environmental activities such as Karaburun (Awareness Campaign for the Protection of Dater), Narta Lagoon (Cleaning and Awareness Campaign), etc. I was able to coordinate groups of 15-25 people
Volunteer
Reinforce Sustainability RESU
Mar 2026
- Volunteering Activity in collaboration with Yves Rocher in Paskuqan, Tirana.
Volunteer Assistant
Vlora Youth Center VYC
Supported NGO program delivery by assisting Alketa Lamani with marketing, participant outreach, reporting, and project implementation. Contributed to the OSCE-supported "Youth Against Corruption and Organized Crime" initiative, participated in training programs, and led the development of an anti-corruption website featuring anonymous reporting, educational resources, and expert podcasts.
https://www.facebook.com/VloraYouthCenter/