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Kevin Gettis

Kevin Gettis

Los Angeles,IL

Summary

Driven Law Clerk with 3 years of experience and commitment to productive research and litigation processes. Fast-learning professional with skill in legal research and document drafting. Detail-oriented and collaborative worker with proven leadership.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Law Clerk

Kennedy Hunt Law Firm
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Screened potential clients for legal intake
  • Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
  • Maintained calendars for 3 -person team by updating and entering court dates and meetings.
  • Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
  • Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
  • Maintained deep knowledge of regulations and reviewed local and national laws to conduct daily tasks.

Law Clerk

City Of Chicago Zoning Division
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Researched local zoning laws to apply to issues in the city.
  • Used internal templates to prepare subpoenas and client correspondence.
  • Issued legal notices to residents.
  • Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.

Law Clerk

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit
08.2020 - Current
  • Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
  • Attended court sessions to record and listen to critical information.
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.
  • Drafted pleadings.

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Cook County Domestic Division
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.

Education

J.D. - Law

UIC John Marshall Law School
Chicago
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - History

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
05.2015

Skills

  • Motions Drafting
  • Case Management
  • Legal Writing
  • Deposition and Trial Assistance
  • Brief Preparation
  • Project Management
  • Case Research

Additional Information

  • Other Activities: Undergraduate Student Government President (2016-2017) Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated Chapter President (2016-2017) Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Treasurer (2017-2018) Black Law Student Association Secretary (2018-2019) Corporate Law Society Delegate (2019-2020)

Timeline

LegaL Extern

Cook County Domestic Division
05.2022 - 07.2022

Law Clerk

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit
08.2020 - Current

Law Clerk

City Of Chicago Zoning Division
01.2019 - 05.2019

Law Clerk

Kennedy Hunt Law Firm
05.2018 - 08.2018

J.D. - Law

UIC John Marshall Law School

Bachelor of Arts - History

Southern Illinois University

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