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Rashida Jones

@rashidajones

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Aspiring immigration and criminal justice attorney with hands-on litigation and research experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek an entry-level attorney or law clerk role in immigration or criminal justice where I can apply asylum and removal defense research, client intake, and advocacy skills within a collaborative, mission-driven team.

I am a Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Laws graduate with practical law clerk experience focused on immigration, asylum, and criminal justice reform. I bring rigorous legal research, clear legal writing, and a commitment to client-centered advocacy.

In my clerkships I conducted country conditions analysis, drafted motions and court documents, developed standardized U-visa motion templates, and supported case theory and removal defense strategy. I managed client intake, maintained files in case management systems, and drafted reports to inform litigation and legislative advocacy. These responsibilities sharpened my ability to translate complex legal issues into practical legal strategies under supervision.

I lead student organizations to design outreach initiatives and community partnerships, and I seek to join a mission-driven legal team where I can contribute research, litigation support, and community-centered advocacy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Law Clerk

Global Immigration Pathways Experience

Mar 2025 - May 2025 (2 months)

Conducted legal research, drafted interview questions and country conditions reports, and co-developed legal strategy and court documents to support asylum clients in preparation for interviews and hearings.

Legal Research Drafting Interview Preparation Removal Defense Immigration Law

Social Committee Co-Chair

Charleston Law Student Bar Association

Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)

Co-planned and executed law school events, collaborating with campus organizations to organize joint programs and increase student engagement.

Event Planning Program Coordination Volunteer Management Logistics Communication Student Engagement

Community Outreach Chair

Charleston Law Student Bar Association

Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)

Designed and executed strategic outreach initiatives and partnered with local organizations to expand community engagement and strengthen ties.

Community Outreach Strategic Planning Partnership Development Event Planning Stakeholder Engagement Program Management Strategic Outreach

Secretary

KJW Black Law Students Association

Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)

Served as chapter secretary and liaison, representing the organization on the Executive Leadership Council and improving communication and member education.

Leadership Communication Meeting Minutes Member Education Administration

Law Clerk

Charleston Pro Bono

Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 (2 months)

Managed potential client onboarding and maintained file documentation and case management records to support attorneys handling housing and family law matters.

Case Management Legal Documentation Family Law Data Entry Confidentiality

Law Clerk

Pro Se Pro

Feb 2024 - May 2024 (3 months)

Researched pro se motions for U-visas and developed standardized motion templates for immigration cases across federal districts to improve filing consistency.

Legal Research Templates Immigration Law Document Review Pro Se Assistance

Law Clerk

South Carolina for Criminal Justice Reform

Jan 2023 - May 2023 (4 months)

Researched and analyzed criminal justice policy, drafted legislative reports, and assisted attorneys in developing advocacy strategies for reform initiatives.

Legal Analysis Policy Advocacy Report Writing Criminal Justice Strategy Development Stakeholder Engagement

Law Clerk

Peter MC & Associates

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 (2 months)

Prepared legal documents including lease agreements and wills, assisted with client interviews, and conducted in-depth civil law research to support attorneys.

Legal Drafting Wills Lease Agreements Civil Research document preparation Client Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Charleston School of Law

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and societies: Secretary, KJW Black Law Students Association (Aug 2024–May 2025); Strategic Planning & Community Outreach Chair and Social Committee Co-Chair, Charleston Law Student Bar Association (Aug 2024–May 2025).

Juris Doctor degree conferred May 2025.