Janine Jones Email & Phone Number

Illinois, United States

Illinois, United States

I moved up to managing the business side of the firm's operations in January of 2022. I am the primary point person for managing the administrative operations of the Firm, with responsibility for overseeing the Firm’s finance, accounting, and budget functions; evaluating and managing the Firm’s technology and information systems; assisting in the Firm’s extensive marketing and webinar initiatives; and assisting in selecting, hiring, and supervising non-attorney personnel. Working… Show more I moved up to managing the business side of the firm's operations in January of 2022. I am the primary point person for managing the administrative operations of the Firm, with responsibility for overseeing the Firm’s finance, accounting, and budget functions; evaluating and managing the Firm’s technology and information systems; assisting in the Firm’s extensive marketing and webinar initiatives; and assisting in selecting, hiring, and supervising non-attorney personnel. Working directly with the firm's Executive Committee of practicing attorneys, my day-to-day duties and responsibilities include the following critical areas: o Plan and implement Firm’s annual budget and expenses o Provides oversight and reconciliation of Accounting/Finance o Select and manage IT system support provider and systems o Oversee key marketing activities and management of external resources o Ensure Operational functions essential to support the growth of the firm Show less

Greater St. Louis

As a certified paralegal in the Southern IL office of Kriha Boucek, I assist attorneys by providing legal research, writing, and litigation support services; I perform fact research and fact-checking services for investigations; and at times I interview clients and witnesses. My skill set and work experience include file review and document preparation, and trial and hearing preparation, working closely with the attorney to prepare a matter for the most persuasive presentation possible on… Show more As a certified paralegal in the Southern IL office of Kriha Boucek, I assist attorneys by providing legal research, writing, and litigation support services; I perform fact research and fact-checking services for investigations; and at times I interview clients and witnesses. My skill set and work experience include file review and document preparation, and trial and hearing preparation, working closely with the attorney to prepare a matter for the most persuasive presentation possible on behalf of the client. I also assist the attorneys by drafting research memos, fact and investigation summaries, and correspondence; I have experience preparing drafts of post-trial and post-hearing briefs, and in assembling exhibits as well as finalizing documents for filing. In my role as a certified paralegal I assist attorneys by performing initial file assessments in various personnel and labor matters; assist attorneys in conducting personnel investigations for client entities, and engage in generalized fact research and preliminary legal research in online legal databases and other available sources. I also engage in fact research and financial analysis for collective bargaining, such as costing out proposals, and analyzing a client's position in comparison to market comparables. Show less

Greater St. Louis

I began working for Kriha Boucek in October 2020, providing administrative support in the firm's new Southern Illinois office. As the manager of the Southern IL office, I was the primary contact for the office lease and all vendors including technology and equipment, as well as all logistical and operations functions from HR to billing. I assisted in establishing the office and its operations, supporting a full-time partner, full-time associate attorney, and a part-time paralegal (myself), as… Show more I began working for Kriha Boucek in October 2020, providing administrative support in the firm's new Southern Illinois office. As the manager of the Southern IL office, I was the primary contact for the office lease and all vendors including technology and equipment, as well as all logistical and operations functions from HR to billing. I assisted in establishing the office and its operations, supporting a full-time partner, full-time associate attorney, and a part-time paralegal (myself), as well as furnishing the office, decorating it, and arranging for utilities like Internet access, tech support, and vendor connections. I assisted the firm's partners and associates with legal and non-legal functions; including the coordination of in-person events and online webinars; and managed schedules, meetings and travel. In my role I also provided organizational and administrative assistance in preparing drafts of official documents and correspondence, from new client intake to ongoing litigation and arbitration matters. Show less

Greater St. Louis Area

Legacy Academics and Enrichment ("Legacy Academy") was a non-profit group that provided academic and enrichment classes for St. Louis Metro area homeschool families. As the Executive Director, I was responsible for all operations. My responsibilities included establishing our location, negotiating our lease, building the course schedule, and assigning classes to our staff. I coordinated our advertising and marketing, recruited teachers and families to the school, managed family and student… Show more Legacy Academics and Enrichment ("Legacy Academy") was a non-profit group that provided academic and enrichment classes for St. Louis Metro area homeschool families. As the Executive Director, I was responsible for all operations. My responsibilities included establishing our location, negotiating our lease, building the course schedule, and assigning classes to our staff. I coordinated our advertising and marketing, recruited teachers and families to the school, managed family and student registration through an online portal, and I directly handled all cash and financial transactions, including payments to our teachers, our facility and vendors, and our insurer. The school functioned as a voluntary association (similar to a learning pod or micro school), and routinely enrolled between 75-135 students from semester to semester and year to year. Show less

I continued my freelance work, focusing on graphic design, logo design, and web development, until I started my current employment at Kriha Boucek LLC.

Greater St. Louis Area

Freelance web developer and graphic design. Utilized html, CSS, JavaScript, PhP, DotNetNuke, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Flash.

Greater St. Louis Area

Project management for the development of Intranet. Directed a team of programmers and graphic design artist to build and improve the Intranet site for all employees. Utilized html, CSS, JavaScript, PhP, DotNetNuke, Cold Fusion, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Flash.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Accounting And Business/Management

Business Administration And Management, General