JACQUELINE FRANCIS
Bronx,New York
Summary
Dedicated and seasoned Associate Director offers advanced knowledge of business operations and over 27 years of progressive experience. Strong work ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills and excellent problem-solving abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director
D.C. 37 Health and Security Fund
New York, NY
03.2019 - Current
- Manages the day-to-day operations of the Union's legal services benefit under the auspices of the Director and Chief Counsel, assists in personnel management, program development and implementation in an effort to ensure that all lawyers and legal assistants deliver high quality legal services to a large client-based population.
Supervising Attorney
D.C. 37 Health and Security Fund
New York
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Distributed caseload, coordinated intake and court appearance schedules, provided training to attorneys and legal assistants in the office on matters of law, procedure and practice, and reviewed cases with team members to assure competent legal practice.
Senior Attorney
D.C. 37 Health and Security. Fund
New York
02.2007 - 02.2017
- Handled complex litigation, advised, trained and mentored legal staff, reviewed motions, pleadings, attended depositions and assumed the full responsibility of the Supervising Attorney in his/her absence.
Staff Attorney
D.C. 37 Health and Security Fund
New York
10.1996 - 02.2007
- Proficient in Matrimonial Law as well as Landlord and Tenant litigation
- Conducted client interviews, fact investigations and case planning and argued cases before state and appellate courts.
- Prepared motions, legal answers and memoranda of law
- Conducted trials, negotiated settlements and maintained knowledge of current changes in the law.
Small Claims Arbitrator
New York City Small Claims Court
Bronx
04.2001 - 10.2002
- Conducted hearings and issued Decisions/Orders regarding New Yorkers' Small Claims disputes.
Legal Researcher/Legal Intern
D.C. 37 Health and Security Fund
New York
05.1994 - 10.1996
- Interviewed, counselled and advised members of rights in Family Court and at administrative hearings
- Researched legal issues, drafted subpoenas, motions, petitions, interrogatories, as well as memoranda of law.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
St. John's University School of Law
05.1995
Bachelor of Arts -
Columbia University
05.1992
Certification
Admitted to the New York State Bar, May 1996
Admitted to the U.S. District Court of the Eastern & Southern District of N.Y.
Notary Public
Timeline
Associate Director
D.C. 37 Health and Security Fund
03.2019 - Current
Supervising Attorney
D.C. 37 Health and Security Fund
03.2017 - 03.2019
Senior Attorney
D.C. 37 Health and Security. Fund
02.2007 - 02.2017
Small Claims Arbitrator
New York City Small Claims Court
04.2001 - 10.2002
Staff Attorney
D.C. 37 Health and Security Fund
10.1996 - 02.2007
Legal Researcher/Legal Intern
D.C. 37 Health and Security Fund
05.1994 - 10.1996
Juris Doctorate -
St. John's University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts -
Columbia University
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