Assistant County Attorney

• Apr 2021 - Present

Regional Attorney

• Oct 2017 - Apr 2021

Lead Attorney

• Nov 2007 - Apr 2021

Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Wills & Probate Draft pleadings, perform extensive legal research and conduct case investigations in preparation for trial. Draft and respond to discovery requests. Providing representation for plaintiffs and respondents in divorce proceedings, Motions for Enforcement of Possession and Access and/or Child Support. Negotiate settlements between parties in lieu of trial. Interview witnesses and victims to gather information. Draft pretrial motions. Conduct plea negotiations in criminal misdemeanor and felony cases. Representing clients who have been denied Social Security benefits and are appealing the decision in hearings before Administrative Law Judges. Assist clients in creating nonprofit organizations under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). Provide legal, tax and business, operations, advice, representation and oversight to and for clients to ensure compliance with government regulations. Provide assistance with contract negotiation and representation, legal assistance and representation, and regulatory research.

Staff Attorney

• Dec 2017 - Apr 2020

Civil Rights Program Specialist IV

• May 2016 - Dec 2017

The mission of the Civil Rights Office is to promote a diverse environment, free of discrimination in employment, programs and services. The Civil Rights Office is organized into three groups of staff that function together to ensure nondiscrimination in employment and service delivery at HHSC and the HHS agencies. Preparing Position Statements for HHSC agencies in response to discrimination charges filed with the EEOC. Investigating discrimination complaints from employees, clients and customers. Processing reasonable accommodation requests from employees and engaging in the interactive process as set forth in the ADA. Conducting compliance reviews of programs and offices in accordance with ADA and ADAAA. Monitoring timeframes of administrative complaints by employees. Providing conflict resolution and/or mediation services in discrimination complaints. Assisting with the interpretation, execution and communication of employee relations services. Providing employee services and counseling.

Minister, Speaker

• Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

Kendralyn Jasper has been a licensed Minister of the Gospel since October 2000 and has a daily prayer call Monday - Friday at 6am CST/7am EST at 641-715-0700 with Access Code: 215711# This ministry was started to provide encouragement and hope to anyone who is currently facing tests and trials. The goal is to increase our faith and strengthen our relationship with God through His Word. No matter your race, color, gender, socioeconomic status, education level, faith level, or sexual orientation, you are welcome, and God loves you!

General Counsel

• Dec 2007 - 2010

Assist Fellowship pastors and members in forming their non-profit organizations in accordance with IRS Code Section 501. Act as a legal advisor to Fellowship pastors and members in a wide range of legal matters. Assist Fellowship pastors and members in forming their non-profit organizations in accordance with IRS Code Section 501. Act as a legal advisor to Fellowship pastors and members in a wide range of legal matters.

Attorney

• 2008 - 2009

Law Clerk

• Dec 2005 - Sep 2007

Practice Areas: Family Law, Wills & Probate, Real Estate, Business Law, Criminal Law Maintained office files and databases. Proofread and edited all outgoing documentation. Performed extensive legal research and provided written summaries of research papers, documents, complex agreements, and case law. Drafted pleadings, declarations, and memorandum of law. Conducted discovery by drafting and responding to interrogatories and requests for admission. Assisted in case investigations. Assisted in trial preparation.

Sr. Consumer Benefits Specialist

• Jan 2003 - Aug 2004

Conducted initial interviews with consumers of MHMRA to determine their eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits based on their mental health diagnosis. Interviewed and completed applications with consumers for initial/appeal Social Security Disability benefits claims. Requested, reviewed and summarized consumer’s medical records and mental health examinations to the Social Security Administration in order to demonstrate consumer’s need to disability benefits. Responsible for contacting each consumer of MHMRA to assess their eligibility for disability benefits. Entered all case data for tracking purposes. Reviewed and interpreted Social Security Administration determinations to identify trends affecting disability decisions regarding applicants who are applying based on their mental health diagnosis.

Intern/Legal Assistant

• May 2002 - Aug 2002

Conducted extensive legal research in the areas of mental health and Social Security disability. Prepared briefs and memorandums of law which were presented to federal appeals courts. Provided direct attorney support. Summarized arguments in opponents' pleadings, memoranda, and briefs. Collected and organized relevant documents, summarized proceedings, identified key legal issues of cases in addition to preparing and organizing exhibits. Reviewed case files for sufficiency of documentation and obtained necessary additional materials. Transposed information from attorney’s court appearances and input into company case tracking database. Initiated and received phone calls regarding contested cases from and to clients, defendants, attorneys, and third parties in an effort to resolve disputes and negotiate settlements.