Danika Kenney
Red Bank
Summary
Dedicated legal professional with expertise in confidentiality, client service, troubleshooting complex problems, and attention to detail. Adept in preparing and editing legal documents. Extensive experience in managing client communications and supporting attorneys in litigation processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clerical Support Staff
Ocean County Prosecutor's Office
Toms River, NJ
12.2024 - Current
Member of a team of support staff that assists with all functions of a busy government office.
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Alton D. Kenney, LLC.
Toms River, NJ
02.2020 - 08.2024
- Provided attorney administrative support: correspondence, scheduling, filing, maintenance of data bases, electronic filing of court documents
- Conducted research and organized exhibits to support attorney in trial preparation
- Prepared and organized contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests
- Managed client communications, appearances, notifications and updates
Legal Assistant
Starkey, Kelly, Kenneally, Cunningham, Turnbach and Yannone
Toms River, NJ
09.2015 - 02.2020
- Provided attorney administrative support: correspondence, scheduling, filing, maintenance of data bases, electronic filing of court documents
- Conducted research and organized exhibits to support attorney in trial preparation
- Prepared and organized contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law, and discovery requests
- Managed client communications, appearances, notifications, and updates
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice - Investigative Services
University of New Haven - Henry C. Lee College
West Haven, CT05-2015
High School Diploma -
Red Bank Catholic High School
Red Bank, NJ 06-2011
Skills
- Confidentiality and Professionalism
- Client Service and Support; assessment of needs
- Troubleshooting Complex Problems; deciphering relevant information and problem-solving
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Fast learner
- Writing and Editing; document drafting and filing
Accomplishments
Investigative Internships
Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office: Major Crimes Unit
Ocean County Sheriff's Office - Office of Emergency Management
New Jersey State Police - Crime Scene Investigation Unit
Certification
University of New Haven, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
Law Enforcement Sciences
Victimology
Timeline
Clerical Support Staff
Ocean County Prosecutor's Office
12.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Alton D. Kenney, LLC.
02.2020 - 08.2024
Legal Assistant
Starkey, Kelly, Kenneally, Cunningham, Turnbach and Yannone
09.2015 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice - Investigative Services
University of New Haven - Henry C. Lee College
High School Diploma -
Red Bank Catholic High School