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<br /> <br />Benjamin P. Jones <br /> New Brighton, MN, 55112 <br /> <br />Education <br />University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN <br />J.D. May 2015, Cum Laude <br />GPA: 3.654 (Second Quartile: 3.470 – 3.683) <br />Awards: Dean Distinguished Scholarship, Dean’s List <br />Activities: Civil Rights Moot Court, St. Thomas Moore Society <br />Bar Admission: December 2015. <br />Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO <br />B.A in Economics and History, May 2011 <br />Activities: ADG Membership and Academic Vice President 2009-11. Greek Conduct Board Member <br />Final Papers: Leveraging Filipino Remittances (economics), Vietnam Veteran Homecomings (history) <br />Experience: <br />Department of Employment and Economic Development <br />Workers Compensation Intervention Attorney, September 2016- Present <br />Files interventions in Workers’ Compensation cases where DEED has paid unemployment benefits. Participate <br />in cases to the extent necessary to protect DEED’s interests and negotiates settlement with parties. Reviews <br />unemployment insurance appeals for jurisdictional issues. Provide legal and policy research and writing <br />support for our appellate work and legislative proposals. <br />Kroll Ontrack <br />Document Reviewer, January 2016- September 2016 <br />Analyzed and redacted documents for relevance and privilege in complex litigation cases. Evaluated and <br />assigned codes to documents to aid case preparation. Provided litigation support and quality control. <br />Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid <br />Bridge Fellow, October 2015-January 2016 <br />Managed caseload of low-income clients with public benefits cases. Helped clients navigate various federal <br />and state government programs. Investigated facts, interviews clients and witnesses, and conducted formal <br />discovery. Argue clients’ cases in administrative proceedings. <br /> <br />Minnesota Catholic Conference, St. Paul, MN <br />Law Clerk, January 2015-May 2015 <br />Assisted staff on a broad array of public policy and lobbying issues. Conducted legal and policy research, <br />wrote memos, draft legislation, and educational materials and columns for the Catholic Spirit newspaper. <br />Communicated with legislators, legislative staff, and interested third parties regarding the organizations policy <br />priorities. <br />Milwaukee Legal Aid Society, Milwaukee, WI <br />Intern in the Guardian ad Litem Office, May 2014-August 2014 <br />Conducted legal research and authored briefs, motions and memos. Interviewed wards, parents, and <br />prospective guardians. Assisted with trial preparation by summarizing case evidence and preparing witness <br />question outlines. Argued motions and represented wards best interests in court hearings. <br />Minnesota District Court, Minneapolis, MN <br />Extern to the Honorable Daniel Moreno, June 2013-August 2013 <br />Conducted legal research on procedural and substantive legal issues. Drafted legal orders and memoranda, <br />subject to revision by Clerk and Judge before issuance. Performed administrative tasks. <br /> <br />Whittemore House, Catering St Louis, St Louis, MO <br />Waiter, August 2011-August 2012 <br />Served restaurant guests by explaining menu, taking orders and delivering food. Performed a variety of regular <br />preparatory and clean-up work. Helped decorate and set up for weddings and other catered events.