Patricia Allen
New York
Summary
Self-motivated and dependable professional with experience assisting individuals and families involved in the criminal and family justice systems. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, legal support, and connecting clients with community resources to promote safety, stability, and access to justice. Committed to serving diverse populations with professionalism, cultural competence, and a client-centered approach
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Case Manager
Safe Horizon Queens Family Court
02.2026 - Current
- Provided trauma-informed crisis intervention and direct support to survivors of intimate partner and family violence, conducting safety assessments and developing individualized risk management plans to enhance client safety and resilience
- Advocated for clients in securing Orders of Protection, Office of Victims Services compensation, and other public benefits
- Coordinate referrals to shelters, mental health services, medical providers, and community resources to ensure client support
- Maintained comprehensive case documentation and tracked client outcomes to enhance advocacy efforts and alignment with client-centered practices
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Coordinated high volume of client communications and attorney-client calendar bookings to ensure timely case updates
- Collaborated with paralegals and attorneys to assist clients and prepare case materials supporting the debt consolidation process
- Review and organize summons, judgments, garnishments, and client files to maintain accuracy, and efficient workflow sorting case files
Bilingual Patient Administrator
Docgo
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Providing bilingual (English/Spanish) translation services to support communication between healthcare providers and migrant asylum seekers
- Oversaw patient intake and registration processes to ensure smooth onboarding of new patients
- Guided asylum seekers in navigating healthcare systems, including insurance and government programs, to access necessary medical care
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination for efficient service delivery.
Judicial Intern
Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with Supreme Court judge to analyze appellate court decisions, enhancing understanding of judicial reasoning
- Reviewed 1L legal cases to clarify core legal concepts and frameworks used in legal practice
- Observed courtroom procedures to learn about legal processes and judge interactions. to gain insight into judicial proceedings and courtroom dynamics
Judicial Intern
New York County Family Court
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted a family court judge in various courtroom procedures, facilitating smooth case flow
- Gained firsthand experience in case management and the structuring of legal arguments
- Observed daily courtroom proceedings, enhancing the understanding of courtroom operations
Education
Fellowship - IDEAL Pipeline Program
Fordham University School of Law
New YorkCertificate - Pre-Law Scholar Program
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NYB.S. - Political Science, Minor in Law
John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
New YorkSkills
- Case Management
- Legal research
- Case Law Analysis
- Litigation knowledge
- Bankruptcy law
- Document Production
- Adobe Sign
- Crisis intervention
- Bilingual communication
- Problem solving
Awards Certifications Honors
Pi Alpha National Honorary Society for Public Affairs and Administration
Timeline
Senior Case Manager
Safe Horizon Queens Family Court
02.2026 - Current
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid
05.2025 - 01.2026
Judicial Intern
Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term
08.2024 - 12.2024
Judicial Intern
New York County Family Court
06.2024 - 08.2024
Bilingual Patient Administrator
Docgo
01.2023 - 02.2025
B.S. - Political Science, Minor in Law
John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
Certificate - Pre-Law Scholar Program
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Fellowship - IDEAL Pipeline Program
Fordham University School of Law