Steven Brikowski
Hamilton,NJ
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Regulatory Officer
New Jersey's Department of Human Services
Mercerville, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for legal, legislative, and regulatory analysis and writings
- Assists in drafting policy manuals, promulgating regulations, creating and revising complex contracts, formulating comments to state and federal regulators, issuing information transmittals for the various Division programs and conducting case reviews, and drafting Final Agency Decisions following a client's Fair Hearing process for public assistance appeals.
Deputy Attorney General
New Jersey's Office of the Attorney General
Trenton, NJ
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Represented the State of New Jersey, its' entities, and employees in civil litigation in State and Federal courts, including New Jersey's Appellate Division
- Job duties include drafting, filing, and arguing pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and all other legal documentation
- TLJ Section is the most-active litigation section in New Jersey's Attorney General's office, weekly I was leading depositions, arbitrations, mediations, settlement conferences, oral arguments, and small claims trials.
Certified Legal Intern
Pennsylvania's Office of the Attorney General
Harrisburg, PA
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Assist the Deputy Attorneys General in representing the Commonwealth and its agencies, officials, and employees in a wide variety of lawsuits, usually in federal court from alleged civil rights violations
- Draft legal pleadings, motions, petitions, responses, discovery requests; review investigatory documents; conduct legal research and research of facts; and draft memos and briefs for Deputy Attorneys General
- Assisted in pre-trial motion drafting, exhibit preparation, and trial strategy.
Certified Legal Intern
Central Pennsylvania Law Clinics
Harrisburg, PA
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Represented indigent clients in elder law, family law, property law, estate planning, and workers' compensation
- Drafted and filed motions and pleadings to the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, and Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas
- Represented clients at Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Board of Review hearings.
Owner and Agent/Licensed Producer
Alpha & Omega Bail Bonds, L.L.C.
Howell, NJ
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Co-owned and operated a bail bond company active in Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey
- Closed business due to Bail Reform Act of 2017, which greatly reduced clientele pool.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science -
York College of Pennsylvania
Skills
- Documentation Review
- Compliance Monitoring
- Legal Research
- Technical Writing
- Regulatory Strategy Development
- Regulation Compliance
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar, 01/2021
- New Jersey, United States District Court of New Jersey, 02/2021
Introduction
Highly-motivated leader with desire to take on new challenges, do meaningful or innovative work. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised or with a team, and quickly mastering new skills. As an Attorney, Real Estate Investor, and Entrepreneur with background in representing state government in litigation and regulatory affairs. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every person involved a positive experience while accomplishing my client's goals
Volunteer Experience
New Jersey Volunteer Lawyers for Justice, 02/2023 - Present
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing guitar
- Watching sports (UFC, NBA, NFL)
- Performing stand-up comedy
- Traveling
Timeline
Regulatory Officer
New Jersey's Department of Human Services
09.2023 - Current
Deputy Attorney General
New Jersey's Office of the Attorney General
02.2021 - 10.2022
Certified Legal Intern
Pennsylvania's Office of the Attorney General
09.2019 - 11.2019
Certified Legal Intern
Central Pennsylvania Law Clinics
01.2019 - 05.2019
Owner and Agent/Licensed Producer
Alpha & Omega Bail Bonds, L.L.C.
01.2014 - 01.2017
Juris Doctor -
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science -
York College of Pennsylvania
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