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Joshua McWilliams
Consultant, Manager, And Attorney
Versailles,KY
Summary
Versatile business leader bringing eleven years of experience as accomplished manager and litigator. Strategic problem solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in predicting trends, human behaviors, conflict resolution, issue spotting, negotiation, crisis management, media relations, and managing complex projects.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Attorney
McWilliams Law Office
Versailles, KY
04.2015 - Current
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Interviewed and selected jurors in voir dire based on assessment of personality, competency and fair mindedness.
- Developed and maintained relationships with state departments and other regulatory industries.
- Designed annual and monthly budget goals and monitored staff compliance.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
Staff Attorney
Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet
Frankfort, KY
09.2010 - 04.2015
- Prepared administrative and judicial complaints advocating on behalf of organization and clients.
- Maintained complete case management database for reputation management and protection against malpractice charges.
- Conducted intake interviews and provided legal information, referrals and advocacy to determine potential courses of action.
- Researched legal authorities, statutory and case law and examined legal document drafts for compliance with procedural requirements.
- Worked cooperatively with staff and other attorneys to achieve organizational objectives.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Drafted statements of cases and witness lists.
Law Clerk
Woodford Circuit Judge Robert Johnson
Versailles, KY
03.2010 - 09.2010
- Managed court sessions, maintaining attendant records for court proceedings.
- Attended court sessions to record and listen to critical information.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Arranged for trials by preparing exhibits, trial briefs, subpoenas and motions.
- Drafted legal opinions for the Woodford Circuit Court Judge.
Associate Attorney and Law Clerk
Deters Law Office
Independence, KY
02.2008 - 03.2009
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Education
J.D. - Law
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY 08.2006 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Political Science (double Major)
University Of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 08.2001 - 05.2005
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills
Issue spotting
Strategic Planning
Business planning
Project Management
Business administration
Sales and marketing
Verbal and written communication
Negotiation
Business Development
Budgeting
Financial Management
Good listening skills
Microsoft Office
Clerical
Investigative writing
Litigation management
Appellate proficiency
Business understanding
Document filing
Discovery processes
Civil law
Criminal defense
Oral debate
Dispute arbitration
Efficient researcher
Case analysis
Business law
Investigation skills
Administrative support
Legal compliance
Litigation
Settlement Negotiation
Evaluating contracts
Case Management
Document preparation
Criminal law
Reviewing documents
Breach of contract
Family law
Quote
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.
Stephen Hawking
Interests
Automotive restoration
Travel to non-traditional vacation destinations
Current events
History
Astronomy
Cooking
Timeline
Managing Attorney
McWilliams Law Office
04.2015 - Current
Staff Attorney
Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet
09.2010 - 04.2015
Law Clerk
Woodford Circuit Judge Robert Johnson
03.2010 - 09.2010
Associate Attorney and Law Clerk
Deters Law Office
02.2008 - 03.2009
J.D. - Law
Northern Kentucky University
08.2006 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Political Science (double Major)
University Of Kentucky
08.2001 - 05.2005