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Martegus Briggs

Summerville

Summary

Passionate entry-level Law Professional with hands-on experience and education in legal practices while efficiently researching, preparing and scheduling activities within litigation process. Resourceful and meticulous team player coordinates and manages multiple projects and provides key support to legal professionals, partners, associates and clients. Adaptive, flexible and results-oriented relationship builder. Experience with complex legal issues, including strict liability torts, federal tort claims, and contract issues.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Law Clerk

Law Offices of Gedney M. Howe
Charleston
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted with multimillion-dollar complex civil litigation cases, including federal tort claims, product liability cases, and bad faith insurance contract disputes. Conducted legal research on case law and statutes for various cases.
  • Drafted legal documents, including motions and pleadings for attorney review.
  • Communicated with clients to gather information and provide case updates.
  • Drafted legal pleadings, motions and dismissals for closed cases.
  • Conducted research on relevant statutes, case law, regulations, and legal articles.

Law Clerk

Law Offices of Sean M. Wilson
Charleston
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Attended depositions, gathered information and filed complaints regarding cases.
  • Advised clients on their rights based upon applicable laws or regulations.
  • Participated in client meetings to take notes regarding potential cases or matters under discussion.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys including scheduling appointments and managing correspondence.
  • Conducted research on relevant statutes, case law, regulations, and legal articles.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of legal tasks.

Judicial Intern

South Carolina Magistrate Court
Charleston
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Completed legal research and assisted clerks with reviewing cases before hearings.
  • I assisted Judge Singleton Brown during bond and eviction hearings.

Medical Laboratory Technician

United States Air Force
Charleston
08.2008 - 09.2018

• Supervised six United States Airmen assigned to clinical laboratory diagnostics.

• Oversaw the Joint Biological Agent Identification and Diagnostics System program for the state of Florida and South Carolina.

• Oversaw and led 136 United States Airmen in the Air Force’s physical fitness program at Joint Base Charleston.

Education

J.D. - Law

Charleston School of Law
SC
05-2024

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Troy University
Troy, AL
12-2018

Skills

  • Legal research and document drafting
  • Client communication and case management
  • Regulatory compliance and litigation support
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Procedural knowledge

Certification

  • South Carolina Bar License (Pending October 2025)

Timeline

Law Clerk

Law Offices of Gedney M. Howe
05.2023 - 12.2023

Law Clerk

Law Offices of Sean M. Wilson
08.2022 - 05.2023

Judicial Intern

South Carolina Magistrate Court
08.2019 - 08.2020

Medical Laboratory Technician

United States Air Force
08.2008 - 09.2018

J.D. - Law

Charleston School of Law

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Troy University
Martegus Briggs