Kiara Jaquez

Legal Assistant at Her Justice
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Bronx, New York, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Legal Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Legal Assistant
      • Dec 2022 - Present
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Case Manager
      • Jan 2022 - Oct 2022
    • Senior Social Caseworker (Spanish Speaking)
      • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

      -Make family-centered or individual field reviews to the home, foster care facility, school, hospital, court proceedings, etc. to determine living conditions, socioeconomic status, and other factors with regard to applicants, or for the recipient of care and services; -Evaluate the services provided to clients in area of assignment to determine their effectiveness; prepares recommendations for changes in services delivery as needed; -Use of computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and database software in performing work assignments; -Maintains all necessary forms and records pertinent to a case as part of the case record or authorization systems using automated and manual systems; Show less

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Child Protective Specialist II
      • Apr 2019 - Aug 2021

      -Complete field visits to investigate allegations of abuse and/or neglect. -Engage in a strength-based approach with families in order to assess their individual and collective strengths and needs. -Interview family members and others who interact with the family to assess child safety and well-being. -Coordinate a team of family members, staff and service providers to evaluate safety and identify interventions that can reduce risks to children. -Enter and maintain accurate and timely computerized records of all case information. -File petitions and testify in family court and other legal proceedings, as necessary. Show less

    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Receptionist
      • Aug 2018 - Apr 2019

      -Provide administrative support to multiple lawyers -Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners -Manage, book and maintain calendar -conduct eligibility screenings of potential clients; -Provide administrative support to multiple lawyers -Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners -Manage, book and maintain calendar -conduct eligibility screenings of potential clients;

    • Intake Coordinator Paralegal
      • Jul 2016 - Aug 2018

      -Conduct meetings with clients 5-6 times per week to assess claims, injuries, and potential liability. -Sort through potential client claims through preliminary telephone intakes and brief the Managing Partner. -Manage 80-100 potential cases a year (not in litigation) in order to ensure we have proper documentation to comply with HIPAA policies to properly order medical records. -Add relevant documentation and client information into management database (Trialworks). -Draft responses to discovery requests, legal correspondence, and authorizations to obtain medical, insurance, employment, and tax records; E-file pleadings, motions, oppositions, and exhibits and prepare copies for court and opposing counsel. Show less

    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Food Pantry Intake Assistant
      • Dec 2013 - Jul 2016

      -Manage day-to-day operations of Food Pantry program including the supervision of volunteers. -Foster a welcoming environment where clients’ questions are addressed and expectations managed -Provide meal distributions to approximately 80-90 people a day according to Health Department nutrition guidelines. -Screen and assess clients for public benefits; Schedule appointments according to POTS pantry calendar and policies -Accountable for daily product inventory control and stocking; accurately Enter Data into POTS’ Client Database. Show less

Education

  • John Jay College (CUNY)
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Criminology
    2014 - 2016
  • Borough of Manhattan Community College
    Associate of Arts - AA, Criminal Justice and Corrections
    2011 - 2014

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