Joseph Handel Email & Phone Number

Chicago

I assist clients facing eviction and consumer debt issues referred via Cook County’s Early Resolution Program (ERP). This entails conducting intake for clients Legal Aid receives through ERP, issue spotting for potential eviction defenses, assisting clients applying for rental assistance, acting as a liaison between Legal Aid attorneys and ERP case managers, and more.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Action Lab is an organization within the Northeastern University School of Law that focuses on criminal justice reform through the lens of public health. As an intern, I helped with identifying drug-induced homicide (DIH) cases and the facts regarding each case.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

I helped students with disabilities register with Northeastern's Disability Resource Center to receive support services, accommodations, and advocacy. I also helped answer inquiries from students, parents, or professors. Additionally, I acted as the concierge for all walk-in visitors, assisted in test center operations, and delivered completed exams around campus.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

As part of the Northeastern Human Services Program, I assisted with a variety of tasks including data management, web editing, graphic design, and promotions.

Greater Chicago Area

As an intern in Legal Aid Chicago's Immigrants and Workers’ Rights Practice Group, I performed several tasks to assist with the handling of cases the practice group takes. I was responsible for paralegal duties such as filling in documents, doing legal research, drafting letters, contacting clients, getting court information, and more.During the COVID-19 pandemic, I helped clients navigate the Illinois Unemployment Insurance system and gain access to benefits.

Van Nuys, Ca

As an intern in Senator Bob Hertzberg's office, I carried out many tasks. Among these were creating presentations for housing, answering phone calls from constituents, tracking social media, and data entry/collection for transportation-related matters.

Greater Boston Area

As a Constituent Advocate in the Mayor's Office, I took calls for the city's non-emergency line, 311. Depending on the constituent's request or inquiry, I would put in a report, transfer the constituent to another department, or provide information. We also handled constituents who came to the Mayor's Office in person when necessary, and submitted their comments or concerns in a report to the appropriate department.

Van Nuys, California

As a fellow on Bob Hertzberg's State Senate campaign, I helped with voter contact, volunteer outreach, data entry/analysis, training/overseeing interns, and opposition research. I also served as an assistant to the deputy campaign managers.