Joshua Martin
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated legal professional offering expertise in Litigation law. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Prelicensed Attorney
Cook County States Attorney’s Office
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked in Traffic Division running court calls and litigating in court
- Worked in Appeals Division writing briefs and performing legal research
- Worked with defense attorneys to complete discovery and workout deals.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
Law Clerk
Cook County States Attorney’s Office
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Clerked in the Felony Division where I completed discovery, helped with court calls, and litigated motions to suppress.
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Supported attorneys in preparing for trials by organizing case materials and drafting legal documents.
Paralegal Intern
Arvanitis, Phelan and Molta, P.C
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted with case and file management
- Assisted with deposition prep work, client intake, and writing case notes during depositions and intakes for the supervising attorney
- Maintained client confidentiality
- Assisted with settlement package prep.
- Collaborated with fellow interns and paralegals to complete tasks efficiently and meet deadlines consistently.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Service Clerk
Big Y Food Markets
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Maintained a clean, sanitary and organized work station
- Handled phone orders with professionalism and accuracy
- Followed safety procedures and policies
- Keep calm during high stress, fast paced nights.
- Demonstrated adaptability by assisting in various roles as needed during particularly busy or understaffed shifts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and courteous service in a timely manner.
Education
J.D. - Law
DePaul University College of Law
Chicago, Illinois01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
St. John’s University
New York, New York05.2017
Skills
- Case Management
- Trial experience
- Oral debate
- Legal writing
- Document Review
- Court Procedures
- Document filing
- Legal Research
- Investigation skills
- Reviewing documents
- Legal Drafting
- Document Preparation
- Legal Compliance
- Litigation
- Case File Management
- Criminal Law
Accomplishments
Wrote an appeal that became a published opinion while at the Cook County States Attorney Office.
Timeline
Prelicensed Attorney
Cook County States Attorney’s Office
08.2022 - 04.2023
Law Clerk
Cook County States Attorney’s Office
07.2020 - 04.2022
Paralegal Intern
Arvanitis, Phelan and Molta, P.C
05.2019 - 08.2019
Service Clerk
Big Y Food Markets
06.2017 - 08.2019
J.D. - Law
DePaul University College of Law
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
St. John’s University
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