BENJAMIN WOJCIK
1122 E. John Street, Apt. B Seattle, WA 98102 (206)770-3292 Benjamin@zipcon.net
EDUCATION
Edmonds Community College, Edmonds, WA June 2005 (expected)
Paralegal Certificate
Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, WA June 2002
Network Design & Administration Certificate
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL December 1990
Bachelor of Arts in English
SKILLS
Washington Court Rules
, Word Perfect, Word, Excel, Quickbooks, Bluebook,Westlaw, RCWA,Wests Digest, Washington Practice, SCOMIS, JIS, MCIS, ECR,Windows 2000 Server, XP, Linux, CCNA.
EXPERIENCE
The Defender Association, Seattle, WA March 2004 January 2005
Investigator Intern
Responsible for all aspects of criminal defense investigation for both felony and misdemeanor cases:
Prepared questions for witnesses; located and interviewed witnesses; subpoenaed witnesses.
Wrote interview reports and interview memos that identified important information gathered from interviews.
Conducted criminal background checks using SCOMIS, JIS, MCIS, and ECR reports.
Identified applicable statutes for each case.
Worked with attorneys to develop defense strategies.
United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 131, Seattle, WA July 1997 September 2004
C
arpenterArchitectural cast-in-place concrete, door and cabinet installation, surveying.
Apex Belltown Coop, Seattle, WA July 1999 December 2003
Member and Lead Treasurer
Responsible for all aspects of bookkeeping, including training two co-treasurers.
Created a How-To manual to explain and document treasurer responsibilities.
Seattle Displacement Coalition, Seattle, WA January 1993 June 1997
Community Organizer
Worked with members of the religious community, youth service providers, neighborhood business owners, community volunteers and homeless youth to establish programs that address the needs of homeless youth. Programs included a temporary housing program, a street feed program, a drop-in center, and a Cop Watch.
Organized forums relevant to homeless youth, including legal "Know Your Rights" trainings for youth and a panel discussion between Governor Mike Lowry and homeless youth.
Office administration including ordering supplies, scheduling, and computer maintenance.