Jennifer Smiley, Mpa
About Jennifer Smiley, Mpa
Jennifer Smiley, MPA, serves as the Litigation Support Manager at Rimon PC, where she has worked since 2022. With over a decade of experience in various legal roles, she has developed expertise in federal and state court litigation, trials, and e-discovery practices.
Work at Rimon PC
Jennifer Smiley has been serving as the Litigation Support Manager at Rimon PC since 2022. In this role, she oversees litigation support operations, leveraging her extensive background in legal processes. Prior to her current position, she worked at Rimon PC as a Litigation Paralegal for 10 months, where she gained valuable insights into the firm's litigation strategies and practices.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Smiley holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on Judicial Administration and Government Administration from Oakland University, completed between 2014 and 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Humanities - Pre Law from Michigan State University from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she has pursued studies in Economics and Accounting at Oakland Community College since 2013. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in Federal Court Litigation, State Court Litigation, Trials, Appeals, and Administrative Tribunals.
Background in Legal Support Roles
Jennifer Smiley has a diverse background in legal support roles, accumulating over a decade of experience. She worked at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC from 2011 to 2021, where she held positions such as Litigation Legal Assistant, Trial Paralegal, and E-Discovery Assistant. Prior to that, she served as a Legal Administrative Assistant at Hennessy & Roach from 2007 to 2010. Her experience also includes a role as a Legislative Intern at the Michigan House of Representatives in 2007 and as a Night Receptionist Supervisor at Michigan State University from 2005 to 2007.
Achievements in E-Discovery Practices
Jennifer Smiley has received additional training in modern E-Discovery practices, which enhances her expertise in managing electronic evidence in legal cases. This training complements her extensive experience in litigation support and showcases her ability to adapt to evolving legal technologies and methodologies.
Leadership and Management Skills
In her current role at Rimon PC, Jennifer Smiley leads a practice area team, demonstrating her leadership and management skills within legal settings. Her ability to guide a team in litigation support reflects her comprehensive understanding of legal processes and her commitment to effective case management.