Jennifer Smiley, Mpa, Capm
About Jennifer Smiley, Mpa, Capm
Jennifer Smiley is a Litigation Support Manager at Rimon PC, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in litigation support and holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) accreditation.
Work at Rimon PC
Jennifer Smiley serves as the Litigation Support Manager at Rimon PC, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees litigation support operations, leveraging her extensive experience in both Federal and State Court Litigation. Prior to her current position, she worked at Rimon PC as a Litigation Paralegal from 2021 to 2022, where she contributed to various legal projects and gained valuable insights into the firm's processes.
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 studied at Oakland Community College, focusing on Economics and Accounting since 2013. Additionally, she is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Humanities - Pre Law from Michigan State University, which she began in 2007. Jennifer possesses a Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) accreditation from the Project Management Institute (PMI), further enhancing her project management skills.
Background in Legal Support
Jennifer Smiley has a diverse background in legal support roles, accumulating over a decade of experience. She worked at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC as a Litigation Legal Assistant, Trial Paralegal, and E-Discovery Assistant from 2011 to 2021. 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 Night Receptionist Supervisor at Michigan State University from 2005 to 2007 and a Legislative Intern at the Michigan House of Representatives in 2007.
Litigation Experience
Jennifer Smiley has extensive experience in Federal and State Court Litigation across the United States. Her expertise encompasses various aspects of litigation, including trials, appeals, and administrative tribunals. She has received additional training in modern E-Discovery practices, which enhances her capabilities in litigation support and contributes to her effectiveness in managing complex legal cases.