Jenina B. Policarpio
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, December 2021
Stevenson University, Stevenson, Maryland
Associate of Arts, December 2019
Community College of Baltimore County, Essex
Dean’s List
CCBC Honor’s
Certified Notary of Baltimore County
RELEVANT WORK HISTORY
Paralegal, May 2023-Present
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (Non-Profit Organization specializing in Rent Law)
●Provide administrative and logistical support for in-court clinics, including preparing necessary clinic forms and supplies, assisting with on-site client intake, client flow, and ensuring accurate data collection;
●Enter and manage project data related to clinics, clients, and volunteers, and provide project statistics to Director for reporting and outcomes tracking;
●Support Attorneys in full litigation cases through client intake and consultations, research, case preparation and administrative assistance as requested;
●Maintain extensive client contact through phone, email and mail; and
Legal & Admin Assistant, May 2021-May 2023
Killian Law Group, Owings Mills, Maryland (Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Law)
●Manage employee benefits and payroll
●Assist attorney with billing tasks for clients and firm
●Assists criminal attorneys in drafting or reviewing motions and E-Filing through MDEC.
●Organizes calendar and client files.
●Corresponds with courts, clients, and State Attorneys
Intern/Legal Assistant, November 2020-May 2021
Law Offices of Kelly Kimbler, Perry Hall, Maryland (Family Law)
●Observed attorney’s interactions with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.
●Learned how to draft legal documents under supervision of an attorney,
●Assisted in litigation by collecting clients’ discovery materials and sent it to opposing counsel and the courts.
Volunteer Experience
CASA Advocate for Children, March 2023
Baltimore City, CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate)
●Advocate by writing court reports for the best interests of abused and neglected children who are involved in the legal system.