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Nicholas J. Etchison

Palos Heights,IL

Summary

Driven Law Clerk with two 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

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Worker

Toscas Law Group
03.2016 - Current
  • Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
  • Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
  • Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
  • Properly handled, transported, and disposed of recycled materials.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.

Sandwich Maker

Jersey Mike's Subs
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
  • Executed sandwich artistry duties with very low occurrence of errors.
  • Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
  • Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
  • Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information.
  • Prepared and served hot and cold sandwiches based on customer preferences.
  • Prepared and presented food in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
  • Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
  • Upheld high standards of customer service at all times to enhance client loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Restocked and rotated stock in display case to mitigate stock loss.
  • Shared information with customers about menu items, preparation methods, and ingredients.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.

Camp Counselor

Worth Township
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
  • Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
  • Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
  • Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
  • Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention.
  • Encouraged team performance to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
  • Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.

Law Clerk

Toscas Law Group
08.2021 - Current
  • Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
  • Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
  • Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.
  • Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
  • Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
  • Maintained and updated files and databases for personnel records and financial reports.

Education

J.D. - Law

University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Chicago, IL
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - History

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
05.2022

Associate of Science - Biology

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Alan B. Shepard High School
Palos Heights, IL
05.2017

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Court Filings
  • Case Management
  • Fact Compilation
  • Legal Writing
  • Memorandum preparation
  • Confidentiality
  • Attention to detail
  • Discovery assistance
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Document drafting
  • Case analysis
  • Ethics and professionalism
  • Civil Law
  • Legal Jargon Knowledge

Volunteer Work

I was a volunteer youth soccer coach for Crestwood Soccer Club, for seven year. Throughout my time as a coach, I gained many experiences and skills that I can apply by leading, or being a part of a team.

Timeline

Law Clerk

Toscas Law Group
08.2021 - Current

Camp Counselor

Worth Township
06.2018 - 08.2021

Sandwich Maker

Jersey Mike's Subs
06.2016 - 08.2016

Maintenance Worker

Toscas Law Group
03.2016 - Current

J.D. - Law

University of Illinois Chicago School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - History

Lewis University

Associate of Science - Biology

Moraine Valley Community College

High School Diploma -

Alan B. Shepard High School

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