JEANIE KIM

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EDUCATION

Korean University, Summer 2011 Seoul, South Korea

Korean Language Proficiency Certification

University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2011-2015 Baltimore, Maryland Concentration: B.A of Political Science; Minor in History and English GPA: 3.62/4.0 Duke Summer Law Institute, Summer 2016 Washington DC LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Rothwell Figg Ernst & Manbeck, Legal Assistant Washington, DC Current

-Initiated and composed legal documents regarding up to four cases a day that were needed by the paralegals and attorneys to properly execute their defense.

-Researched precedenting court cases, pleadings and briefs to further strengthen the attorney’s court arguments. Rowe Weinstein & Sohn PLLC, Legal Assistant Washington, DC Summer 2014-Fall 2015

-Assisted paralegals and attorneys in handling five cases a day by preparing documents for trial, analyzing evidence for incriminating or defensible details, and researching clients’ prior criminal history to analyze its potential effects on trial outcomes.

-Created court dockets and case briefs for the attorney’s to review for a better and more concise understanding of case details for forming arguments.

Montgomery Co. Circuit Court, Criminal Dept., Intern Rockville, MD Summer 2012-Fall 2012

- Partnered with clerks and presiding judges in categorizing 10+ cases a day by researching criminal background, analyzing the specific case, and categorizing the cases appropriately for subsequent procedure, resulting in 700+ processed cases

-Cooperated with the sheriff’s department to facilitate a smoother transition of civilians to inmates by educating them of options, including bail/bonds, therapy, legal possibilities, among others. Montgomery Co. District Court, Juvenile Dept., Intern Rockville, MD Winter 2008- Spring 2011

-Supported clerks and presiding judges in preparing for and carrying out proceedings involving juveniles in predominantly misdemeanor cases.

-Engaged with Child Services and county issued therapists and counselors when the court deemed their intervention necessary in extreme cases involving minors.

RESEARCH, PRESENATION & PUBLICATION

“Black Lives Matter & Ought to Count! Prison-based Gerrymandering: The Institutionalized Cross-section of Racism & Classism”

April 15&18, 2015: two two-hour presentations at UMBC (Awarded top research for the Political Science department; the research is pending publication in the UMBC Review).

LEADERSHIP, FUNRAISING & COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE

Obama Campaign Field Worker, Spring 2008-Winter 2009

-Assisted in organizing supporters to raise funds and educating the public on the candidate’s position on key topics. Non-Profit Worker, Summer 2007 – Fall 2010

-Traveled with World Changers Inc. internationally to the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Guatemala, and domestically to New Jersey and West Virginia to assist in building of homes to those less fortunate. SKILLS

Language: Fluency in Korean and English (speak, read, write, translate) Research: In-depth quantitative/qualitative/analytic research abilities Technical: Efficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) Interpersonal: Ability to thrive in teams and possess natural leadership qualities, eager to accept new challenges and ability to work in diverse environments

Other: Bagpipes, slam poetry