Erin Smearman
Baltimore,MD
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Coon & Cole, LLC
Lutherville, MD
06.2024 - Current
- Manage discovery processes, encompassing discovery production and drafting of discovery responses.
- Arrange and compile case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Organize and file legal documents with courts.
- Facilitate communication among attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
- Notary Public
Receptionist
Sassy Nails Boutique and Vince Salon & Nails
White Marsh, MD
06.2020 - Current
- Train incoming receptionists on the responsibilities and duties associated with position.
- Oversee appointment scheduling for direct and telephonic communications.
- Resolve and redirect customer service disputes.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Maryland, College Park
01.2024 - 05.2024
- WGSS115: Gender, Race, & Computing
- Graded assignments, quizzes and exams for accuracy and completeness.
- Oversee class email communications.
- Participated in lecture and discussion sessions.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Maryland, College Park
08.2023 - 12.2023
- GVPT170: American Government
- Facilitated and directed weekly review sessions for over 40 students.
- Logged attendance, graded midterm exams and weekly quizzes, and finalized semester grades.
- Participated in weekly UTA meetings to evaluate lesson agenda and grading deadlines.
- Assisted students during scheduled office hours.
Summer Volunteer
Office of the Public Defender
Bel Air, MD
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Traveled to correctional facilities and performed bail review interviews alongside public defenders.
- Analyzed case law to identify relevant legal precedents.
- Reviewed case files for discussion with supervising attorney.
Vetting and Compliance Intern
Democratic National Committee
Washington, DC
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted comprehensive stakeholder analysis to secure contributions of up to $10,000.
- Coordinated efforts with interns to generate and present weekly intern reports.
- Responded to inquiries on the DNC's contact line.
Legal Intern
Family Justice Center
Rockville, MD
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Examined protective orders and entered orders into legal database.
- Monitored protective order hearings and communicated findings to Legal Coordinator.
- Executed short-term projects and participated in staff training sessions.
- Monitored Client Assistants (CAs) supporting clients in filing protective orders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD05-2024
Certificate - Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD05-2024
Campus Involvement
President (2023-2024)
University of Maryland Moot Court
- #7 Respondent Brief in 2024 National Brief Writing Competition - American Moot Court Association (AMCA)
- Coordinate qualifying and non-qualifying scrimmages with AMCA-Recognized Colleges/Universities.
- Create, manage, and curate content for all media platforms.
- Draft and direct bi-weekly emails for 2023/24 mailing list.
Director of Philanthropy (2022-2023)
Empowering Women in Law UMD
- Scheduled and organized monthly fundraisers to raise money for focus philanthropy: Her Justice
- Generated new projects for philanthropy (ex: Black History Month Fundraiser, Women’s History Month Fundraiser, Clothing Drive)
- Assisted president in coordinating events for organization (ex: Minorities in the Law Panel)
Member
Phi Alpha Delta
- Participate in professional development, community service, and social fraternalism activities
Timeline
Paralegal
Coon & Cole, LLC
06.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Maryland, College Park
01.2024 - 05.2024
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Maryland, College Park
08.2023 - 12.2023
Summer Volunteer
Office of the Public Defender
05.2023 - 08.2023
Vetting and Compliance Intern
Democratic National Committee
01.2023 - 04.2023
Legal Intern
Family Justice Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
Receptionist
Sassy Nails Boutique and Vince Salon & Nails
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice
University of Maryland, College Park
Certificate - Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
University of Maryland, College Park
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