jerneja.hernja@andric.si

+386 1 430 03 33

Career
Since 2024: Law Firm Andrić & Partners, Lawyer, Senior Associate
2022–2023: Riffelalp resort AG, Administrative Assistant
2021–2022: Attorney Ivan Mohorko, Associate
2019–2021: Ministry of Finance of Republic of Slovenia, Financial Advisor
2019: High Court in Ljubljana, Judicial Trainee
2017–2019: Attorney David Sluga, Junior Associate
2017: The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Vienna, Trainee

Education
2021: Slovenian State bar exam
2020: Financial control exam level 1, Ministry of Finance of Republic of Slovenia
2020: General exam for financial administration
2014-2017: University of Maribor, Faculty of Law, Master’s Study Programme in law
2009-2014: University of Maribor, Faculty of Law, Bachelor of Laws


Languages
Slovenian
English
German
Croatian

Throughout her career, Jerneja Hernja has amassed an impressive range of work experiences that have contributed to her well-rounded expertise. Her professional journey began with an internship at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Vienna, where she gained valuable insights into national and international relations. This experience was further enriched by her work at the Department for International Taxation, expanding her knowledge in international relations and tax law.
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Her expertise in international, corporate, tax, and compensation law was significantly broadened by her recent work in Switzerland, making these areas her key assets in her current role. Jerneja’s strategic approach, adept negotiation and mediation skills, and fluency in English and German consistently result in favourable outcomes for her clients in complex legal conflicts.
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Jerneja's legal practice is underpinned by a robust academic foundation. In addition to her legal prowess, Jerneja has held roles in financial oversight at the Ministry of Finance and judicial internship positions, further enhancing her versatility and depth in the legal profession.
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With her comprehensive legal background, strategic mindset, and dedication to client success, Jerneja Hernja is a formidable advocate and a valuable asset to the Law Firm Andrić & Partners, especially in registering claims in bankruptcy proceedings, filing enforcement motions, and managing enforcement procedures, advising and representing clients in court, and using her comprehensive legal knowledge and practical skills.