Casey Swenson
Long Beach,NY
Summary
Motivated 4L Law Student with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about changing laws and advocating for communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients, and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Estrin and Benn Law Firm
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated the highest level of customer service with clients to procure appropriate information and legal documentation pertaining to their court cases
- Managed all email communications and inquiries in a timely manner
- Drafted and organized important and sensitive legal documentation.
Overnight Hotline Coordinator
The Safe Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Answered a 24/7 domestic violence hotline and kept accurate communication records
- Directed callers to appropriate community resources
- Remained informed about current laws regarding domestic violence, police procedures, court procedures and immigration
- Coordinated safety plans for callers
- Appropriately used multiple computer systems that contain sensitive client documents
- Provided clients with transportation and safe housing
- Managed an 18-bed safe house to ensure the safety of the clients in the shelter
- Followed HIPPA guidelines.
Intern
Long Island Recovery Association (LIRA)
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Participated in meetings with recovery organizations throughout the country
- Managed an Excel document to liaise between recovery organizations to local politicians
- Kept up to date information about laws and policy changes regarding substance abuse and addiction
- Facilitated community outreach regarding addiction
- Advocated for the recovery community of Long Island
- Organized meetings with local senators to gain support/co sponsorships of relevant bills
- Transcribed minutes for multiple recovery-based committee meetings
- Organized a New York Statewide advocacy day for recovery.
Quality Assurance Representative
TSC Direct Insurance
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Monitored customer service calls and provided feedback and corrective action in order to ensure optimal customer experience
- Highest proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Intern
The Safe Center LI
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Answered a 24/7 hotline and kept accurate communication records
- Directed callers to appropriate community resources
- Coordinated safety plans for callers
- Provided intakes for victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, and/or human trafficking
- Followed up with victims for the Nassau County Police Project
- Remained informed about current laws regarding domestic violence, police procedures, court procedures and immigration
- Followed HIPPA guidelines
- Screened clients for placement in the Safe Home.
Front Desk Receptionist
ProHeath Care Suffolk OB/GYN
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Demonstrated the highest level of customer service with patients
- Effectively resolved patient concerns
- Managed daily, monthly, and annual follow-up appointments
- Received and prioritized patient documentation
- Provided insurance verification and explanation of benefits.
Education
J.D. -
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Central Islip, NY12.2024
Advanced Standing Master of Social Work Program - Community, Policy, and Political Social Action
Stony Brook School of Social Welfare
Stony Brook, NY05.2021
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Social Welfare
Stony Brook School of Social Welfare
Stony Brook, NY05.2020
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY12.2017
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Google Drive
- Proficient in Clio
- Proficient in LexisNexis
- Fast Learner
- Client Communication
- Legal Research
- Interviewing Clients
- Legal writing
Additional
- Child Support Mediation Clinic, 09/2023, 12/2023
- CCAR Peer Recovery Coach Training 46 hours, July/August 2017
Volunteer Experience
- Community Outreach Chairperson, Empire State Convention of Young People, 08/2015, 10/2016
- Voting member on elected board, Empire State Convention of Young People, 10/2016, 11/2021
- Chairperson, Empire State Convention of Young People, 11/2021, 10/2022
- Chairperson, Long Island Committee of Young People's by-laws ad-hoc committee, 10/2022, 06/2023
- CoChairperson, Eastern Area Convention of Young People, 06/2023, 04/2024
- Voting member on elected board, Eastern Area Convention of Young People, 04/2024, Present
- Chairperson, Long Island Committee of Young People, 10/2016, 11/2021
- Recovery fellowship liaison, Between the professional community and hospitals/institutions, 01/2019, 01/2020
- Event Coordinator, Long Island Committee of Young People, 01/2018, 01/2019
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Estrin and Benn Law Firm
05.2021 - 12.2023
Overnight Hotline Coordinator
The Safe Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
Intern
Long Island Recovery Association (LIRA)
09.2020 - 05.2021
Intern
The Safe Center LI
09.2019 - 05.2020
Quality Assurance Representative
TSC Direct Insurance
01.2019 - 01.2021
Front Desk Receptionist
ProHeath Care Suffolk OB/GYN
02.2018 - 09.2018
J.D. -
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Advanced Standing Master of Social Work Program - Community, Policy, and Political Social Action
Stony Brook School of Social Welfare
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Social Welfare
Stony Brook School of Social Welfare
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Nassau Community College
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