NICHOLAS YOUNG
SUMTER
Summary
Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Attorney
Killen Law Firm
03.2025 - Current
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Developed leads into $100,000 in attorneys fees as a first year associate.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
GENERAL EXTERNSHIP
Guilford County District Attorney’s Office
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Prepared state witnesses and evidence, ensuring readiness for trial success.
- Engaged in witness interviews, enhancing case strategy and courtroom effectiveness.
- Analyzed jail tapes, identifying crucial evidence for drug trafficking prosecution.
- Analyzed and presented evidence in 2 District and Superior Court trials, enhancing case outcomes through meticulous preparation and effective witness consultation.
LAW CLERK
5th Circuit Solicitors Office
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Manage cases and dockets, liaising with defense attorneys on pleas, motions, and trials.
- Assess evidence to recommend charges and anticipate defense arguments for attorney review.
- Draft and process legal documents, including motions and affidavits, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
JUDICIAL INTERN TO THE HONORABLE WALTON J. MCLEOD IV
11th Judicial Circuit
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Prepared bench memorandums analyzing class action certification based on common questions of conduct and compelling arbitration in sexual harassment cases.
- Conducted in-depth legal research, synthesizing complex information to draft comprehensive opinions across diverse areas of South Carolina law.
- Meticulously prepared bench memorandums, analyzing class action certification and arbitration in sensitive cases with precision and care.
AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
United States Air Force
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Performed weapon system diagnostics and loading procedures on 75 F-35A Aircraft.
- Maintained mission readiness for 75 F-35A Aircraft.
- Established and evaluated training procedures for 14 airmen assigned to the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit.
- Streamlined maintenance processes, boosting aircraft availability rates. Mentored junior technicians, accelerating their skill development and team performance.
Education
JURIS DOCTOR -
Elon University School of Law
Greensboro, North Carolina12.2024
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina05.2022
Skills
- Client counseling
- Document review
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Westlaw
- Clio
Certification
South Carolina Bar License
Immigration Court License
North Carolina License (Pending)
Federal District Court of South Carolina (Pending)
Timeline
Litigation Attorney
Killen Law Firm
03.2025 - Current
GENERAL EXTERNSHIP
Guilford County District Attorney’s Office
09.2024 - 11.2024
JUDICIAL INTERN TO THE HONORABLE WALTON J. MCLEOD IV
11th Judicial Circuit
03.2024 - 06.2024
LAW CLERK
5th Circuit Solicitors Office
06.2023 - 08.2024
AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
United States Air Force
11.2017 - 04.2020
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
University of South Carolina
JURIS DOCTOR -
Elon University School of Law