Jacqueline Smith Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

-Screen clients, assess eligibility for services, conduct intake interviews in-person and by telephone, and schedule client to speak with appropriate attorney-Assist teammates with difficult intake situations and answer questions as necessary-Work under staff attorneys to conduct client follow-up, draft client communications, draft basic legal documents, and schedule client meetings when necessary-Handle client walk-ins and triage client emergencies including illegal lockouts and utility shutoffs-Represent organization during outreach events, PEPP Frontline meetings, and on Illegal Eviction Action Team meetings-Meet with clients to collect information and documents in preparation for their case-Electronically file documents with Philadelphia Municipal Court-Assist attorneys in Philadelphia Municipal Court as they handle same day eviction cases through the Lawyer of the Day program-Provide clients with relevant information and referrals including potential sources of rental assistance, housing counselors, emergency shelter, etc.-Assisted with planning Right to Counsel launch events in February 2023 for ZIP Codes 19134 and 19144

Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

-Acted as a liaison between attorneys, insurance adjusters, and clients-Prepared accurate and timely billing statements and processed invoices-Drafted documents including subpoenas, deposition notices, reports, etc.-Submitted Freedom of Information Act requests-Circulated documents including pleadings, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, etc.-Managed calendars and scheduled meetings, depositions, mediations, etc. -Electronically filed documents in the South Carolina courts

Greenbelt, Maryland

-Performed clerical work including typing documents, faxing, copying, etc. -Learned efiling systems for Washington, D.C. and Maryland courts to file documents electronically-Answered phones and directed calls to correct department or staff member -Aided garnishment department in finding employer and bank information for debtors, speaking with debtors in compliance with FDCPA rules, and filing necessary paperwork-Managed email correspondence for attorneys

College Park, Md

-Participated in phone banking to recruit volunteers for grassroots activism-Planned efforts to improve outreach to students-Cooperated with Campaign Coordinators to determine best methods for achieving campaign goals

College Park, Md

- Lobbied state and local government officials to gain support for proposed legislation- Attended weekly campaign meetings, board meetings, and phone banks to plan and staff upcoming events- Assisted at tables and events to raise awareness and gain support for social and environmental issues- Led democracy campaign efforts through organizing interactive events and meetings for the spring of2017

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, American Government And Politics (United States), Graduated Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta Pre-law fraternity, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honors Society, Tau Sigma Transfer Honors.

General Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa honor society,