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Certification
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Julie Michelle Herrnkind

NEW YORK,NY

Summary

Accomplished Peer Grievance Representative and Legal Assistant at Doccs, adept in maintaining strict confidentiality and demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills. Proven track record of resolving issues efficiently, drafting persuasive legal documents, and providing compassionate support, showcasing adaptability and analytical thinking. Excelled in multitasking and communication, significantly enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Peer Grievance Representative

Doccs
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Learned and followed all organizational policies and procedures to maintain safe and professional working environments.
  • Learned and kept updated on all directives and policy and procedures for DOCCS.
  • Resolved issues in a timely and amiable fashion for both the clients and Doccs.
  • Researched when necessary and directed clients to the appropriate places for resolution, when needed.

Legal Assistant

Doccs
06.2015 - 01.2022
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
  • Researched, drafted and filed legal motions and briefs pro-se for clients, to family, civil, criminal, appellate, appeals court, federal habeas corpus, and legal letters to all government agencies in N.Y.S. and some out of state.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.

Peer Leader

Doccs
01.2009 - 06.2015
  • Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
  • Facilitated recreational activities tailored to individual patient interests, promoting social engagement and mental stimulation.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Established trusting relationships with patients through consistent reliability and genuine empathy towards their unique situations.
  • Supported patients'' mental well-being by engaging in meaningful conversations and offering emotional support.
  • Aided in maintaining a clean living environment, performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishwashing, cooking and tidying up spaces.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality standards regarding sensitive personal information about patients while conducting caregiving duties.
  • Facilitated groups such as anger management, life skills, mental health coping skills and triggers, and managing money.
  • Was a liaison between clients and staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Law And Society/Law/Dispute Resolution Certificate

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY
12.2025

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Medaille College
Buffalo, NY
08.2022

Skills

  • Strict confidentiality in compliance with all regulations as required by law
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Issue Research
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Accomplishments

I am a part of the pre-law scholar's program.

Completed Pre-law scholar's boot camp for personal statement writing.

Completed transfer seminar.

I am a part of the VERA fellowship.

I have maintained a GPA to stay on the deans list since 2017.

I have performed my poetry at Princeton University, Socrates Park, Fortune Society more than once as well as other venues.

Certification

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Power Point

Microsoft Excel


Internships

I interned at Imani's Safehouse where I helped research and complete grants. I helped keep track of and implement programs for intersectionality justice impacted women.

I did a micro-internship with the Lighthouse Guild where I researched grants for them to use for their volunteer programs.


Timeline

Peer Grievance Representative

Doccs
01.2022 - 08.2022

Legal Assistant

Doccs
06.2015 - 01.2022

Peer Leader

Doccs
01.2009 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Law And Society/Law/Dispute Resolution Certificate

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Medaille College

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