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Heba Musa

Heba Musa

Tallinn

Summary

Multilingual legal researcher, translator, and verification specialist with over a decade of international experience. Rooted in Egypt, refined in Europe, and driven by a passion for justice and clear communication. Holding an M.A. in International Law & Human Rights, I have contributed to projects ranging from Hague Convention judicial document processing to high-volume employment verifications across global markets. Strengths lie in accuracy, cultural fluency, and a deep commitment to transparency, efficiency, and integrity. Bringing an analytical mind, a diplomatic heart, and the ability to bridge cultures and laws with clarity.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Verification Specialist

HireRight
01.2021 - Current

Manage 75+ daily verification requests through Optool, conducting employment, education, reference, and licensing checks for clients including Microsoft, Google, Oracle, and Meta

Maintain detailed records of all communication and outcomes, ensuring full auditability and adherence to compliance standards

Achieve a 95%+ on-time follow-up rate by proactively tracking pending responses and escalating delays within defined SLAs

Conduct quality assurance and cross-verification of collected data, reducing report discrepancies by 20%

Facilitated 10,000+ verifications by effectively coordinating with international institutions and corporate HR departments

Perform targeted online research to validate credentials and background data, accelerating resolution speed by 15%

Translate 300+ Arabic documents into English, enhancing accessibility of international records for internal teams and clients

Freelance translator

Various Translation Companies
01.2011 - 12.2020
  • Translated a wide range of legal documents from Arabic to English for global law firms and agencies, ensuring legal accuracy and cultural nuance

    Managed urgent and high-volume translation projects while maintaining quality standards and strict confidentiality

    Collaborated with international clients to clarify legal terminology and align translation tone with official usage

Researcher and Legal Translator

The Egyptian Public Prosecutor's Office
03.2009 - 09.2016

Processed 100+ judicial documents monthly under the Hague Convention, including judicial assistance requests, and case files

Provided legal guidance to over 100 weekly public inquiries by interpreting judicial procedures and collaborating with prosecution units

Translated 200+ legal documents, including treaties, memoranda of understanding, extradition requests, and international casework.

Composed 50+ official correspondences monthly for communication with foreign justice ministries and international legal institutions

Maintained and updated 3 legal research databases with case law, multilateral agreements, and verified legal sources

Enhanced research team efficiency by 15% through workflow automation proposals and optimized document indexing strategies

Education

Master's degree - International Law and Human Rights Law

University of Tartu
06.2020

Erasmus+ Programme exchange student -

Tilburg Law School (TLS)
01.2019

Postgraduate Diploma - undefined

Estonian School of Diplomacy (ESD)
05.2017

Professional Certificate in Legal Translation -

The American University in Cairo
03.2010

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -

Faculty of Law English Section - Cairo University
10.2007

Skills

  • Document verification
  • Statement preparation
  • Background checks
  • Effective stakeholder engagement
  • Data integrity
  • Data verification
  • Attention to detail
  • Documentation and correspondence
  • Analytical thinking
  • Accuracy and precision

LANGUAGES

Arabic
English

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Verification Process Improvement: Improved verification process accuracy by 30% within a year.
  • High Volume Translations: Managed legal document translations for over 100 cases annually.
  • Extensive International Research: Conducted research for International organizations.
  • Follow-up Efficiency Rate: Ensured 95% timely follow-up on verification requests.

Software

Microsoft Office

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Timeline

Verification Specialist

HireRight
01.2021 - Current

Freelance translator

Various Translation Companies
01.2011 - 12.2020

Researcher and Legal Translator

The Egyptian Public Prosecutor's Office
03.2009 - 09.2016

Postgraduate Diploma - undefined

Estonian School of Diplomacy (ESD)

Master's degree - International Law and Human Rights Law

University of Tartu

Erasmus+ Programme exchange student -

Tilburg Law School (TLS)

Professional Certificate in Legal Translation -

The American University in Cairo

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -

Faculty of Law English Section - Cairo University
Heba Musa