TRACEY Jones
Attorney
Perryville,Maryland
Summary
Legal professional with solid foundation in litigation, known for high standards and results-driven approach. Adept at managing case files and developing effective legal strategies. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and adapt to evolving case requirements. Skilled in legal analysis and persuasive argumentation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
Snider & Associates
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Represented Federal union members in Arbitration
- Conducted interviews with union members
- Prepared witnesses for Arbitration
- Summarized hearing transcripts
Staff Attorney
Maryland Legal Aide Bureau- MCLA
11.2019 - 09.2023
- Provided legal assistance to self-represented litigants regarding civil matters before the District and Circuit Courts via walk-in assistance, telephone calls, and chat assistance
- Drafted persuasive legal documents, including motions, ensuring proper formatting and accuracy.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise litigants on various legal issues.
Temporary Attorney
Maryland Center for Legal Assistance
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided legal assistance to self-represented litigants regarding civil matters before the District and Circuit Courts via walk-in assistance, telephone calls, and chat assistance
Temporary Attorney
Clearwater Legal Staffing
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Assessed relevance and privilege status of documents through meticulous examination
Temporary Attorney
Special Counsel
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Assessed relevance and privilege status of documents through meticulous examination utilizing Relativity
Personal Injury/Civil Litigation/Workers' Compensation Attorney
Bowers Law, LLC
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed worker's compensation and litigation department
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest
- Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings and motions for various clients
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines
- Trained and supervised work of legal staff
- Mentored junior attorney to improve their legal knowledge, skills, and career growth potential
- Negotiated settlements and other aspects of claims
- Advised clients on all matters involving case
- Held consultations with clients
- Conducted depositions of witnesses
- Represented clients at trial and hearings in district and circuit court, including jury trials
- Represented clients at hearing before the Workers' Compensation Commission
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings and trials
- Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings and trials that resulted in favorable rulings for clients
Background Administrator
Reema Consulting/VSI/ESC
11.2010 - 12.2015
- Held a secret clearance
- Process reviews for the submissions of SF86 and SF85 forms for security clearance applicants
- Assist security clearance applicants with their applications in order for them to obtain the proper security clearance
- Release and upload applications to Office of Personnel Management and monitor scheduling
- Prepare, edit, and compose general office e-mail as well as emails to applicants and requesters
- Use security databases including JPAS, E-QIP, and Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP)
- Experienced in call center processes and procedures and fielding calls through the PSI Center of Excellence Help Line for customer service involving assisting applicants in completing their investigative forms
Personal Injury/Civil Litigation/Workers' Compensation Attorney
Law Offices of Steven Heisler
09.2004 - 11.2009
- Managed workers compensation department consisting of 250-300 clients
- Trained and supervised work of legal staff
- Trained and mentored junior attorneys to improved their legal knowledge, skills, and career growth potential
- Held consultations with and advised clients on all matters involving case
- Conducted depositions of lay and expert witnesses
- Drafted discovery and pleadings
- Performed legal research
- Drafted legal memorandums regarding interpretation of laws and statutes
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients
- Represented clients effectively in civil litigation and appeals in state courts, resulting in high rate of case success
- Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates
- Represented clients in front of Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission
Contract Document Review Attorney
Compliance, Inc.
05.2004 - 09.2004
- Performed large scale review of documents per NASD and SEC request to determine responsiveness and privilege
- Reviewed thousands of pages of documents within strict deadlines, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy throughout the process.
Intern Attorney General's Office
Department of Justice
09.2002 - 05.2003
- Conducted interviews with defendants and witnesses
- Prepared plea agreements
- Represented State of Delaware in criminal prosecutions
Family Law Paralegal
Law Offices of Sally B. Gold
08.1998 - 04.2002
- Drafted pleadings and discovery
- Conducted legal research
- Prepared cases for trial
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases
Education
J. D. -
Widener University School of Law
Wilmington, Delaware05.2003
B.S. - Criminal Justice
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland05.2000
A.A.S. - Paralegal Studies
Harford Community College
Bel Air, Maryland05.1998
Skills
- Client Case Management
- Litigation Experience
- Effective Oral Argumentation
- Proficient Researcher
- Legal Document Preparation
- Effective Settlement Negotiation
- Civil Litigation Expertise
- Review and Assessment
- Hearings and depositions
Bar Admissions
Maryland, 03
Certification
Maryland Bar
Timeline
Attorney
Snider & Associates
04.2024 - 03.2025
Staff Attorney
Maryland Legal Aide Bureau- MCLA
11.2019 - 09.2023
Temporary Attorney
Maryland Center for Legal Assistance
09.2018 - 11.2019
Temporary Attorney
Clearwater Legal Staffing
06.2018 - 09.2018
Temporary Attorney
Special Counsel
04.2018 - 06.2018
Personal Injury/Civil Litigation/Workers' Compensation Attorney
Bowers Law, LLC
01.2016 - 12.2017
Background Administrator
Reema Consulting/VSI/ESC
11.2010 - 12.2015
Personal Injury/Civil Litigation/Workers' Compensation Attorney
Law Offices of Steven Heisler
09.2004 - 11.2009
Contract Document Review Attorney
Compliance, Inc.
05.2004 - 09.2004
Intern Attorney General's Office
Department of Justice
09.2002 - 05.2003
Family Law Paralegal
Law Offices of Sally B. Gold
08.1998 - 04.2002
B.S. - Criminal Justice
University of Baltimore
A.A.S. - Paralegal Studies
Harford Community College
J. D. -
Widener University School of Law
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