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Assist with making sure clients qualify for service based on income verificationConduct research for cases and case lawSecretarial duties which include answering phones, maintaining files and directing clientsAssist victims needing free legal representation in civil cases, such as bankruptcy, family law (including divorce, child support, and custody), and Domestic Violence

University Of South Florida-St.Petersburg

Lead a group of ten to fifteen incoming freshman in a two day orientation or ten to twenty incoming transfer students in a one day orientation.Facilitate new students’ introduction to the University by maintaining an open, helpful attitude and using effective communication techniques.Provide administrative support for the program, including preparation of Orientation materials.Supervise activities while living among new students attending Summer Orientation sessions.

Rockville, Md

Research and draft legal instruments such as motions and pleadings.Learned how to file cases through the court and type memorandumsConduct research on cases using online databases, and legal libraries Collect information related to cases from clients through discussions and interviews

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As a student in the Law and Criminal Justice Program, I completed coursework in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure.Civic Engagement Project: Community Development

University Of South Florida-St.Petersburg

Proven abilities in problem solving under challenging circumstances in student housing environmentCounseled a floor of 60 residents with roommate conflicts and other interpersonal difficulties. Planned and presented educational and social programs for residents in accordance to the community development modelAttended to resident safety and hall security, as well as ensured residents follow University and housing policies to maintain a respectful environmentWrote weekly floor status reports for supervisor and detailed damage and room condition reports.