Legal Research Consultant & Attorney Recruiter

JOHN “NICK” AUGUSTINE, J.D.

312-***-**** ♦ Chicago, Illinois

****.********.*********@*****.***

MAKING LAW FIRMS AND BUSINESSES BETTER

I have always maintained an interest in organizational structures and economic processes. While working in smaller family law firms I learned that maximizing profitability in business is my goal. I help small law firms and sole-practitioners maximize profit while reducing overhead and stress. I also work part-time as a legal recruiter, helping law firms grow and mentor young attorneys, paralegals and legal staff.

AUGUSTINE LEGAL RESEARCH & SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING, LTD., PRES.

www.AugustineLegalResearch.com Woodridge, IL; Est. 2005. (Relocated to Chicago 2008)

• Performs complex legal research and drafting; Performs document review and coding work; Consults for hearing and trial preparation; offers process serving and judgment collection.

• Drafts personal and corporate service contracts and other collateral documentation for small business clients in the capacity of a corporate paralegal for U.S. Compliance Review, Inc..

• Creates and implements public relations and marketing tools to increase law firm and small business awareness and client activity; efforts concentrated on generating media attention and publication.

THE HIRE SOLUTION EMPLOYMENT CORP. DIR. OF LEGAL RECRUITMENT & STAFFING

www.TheHireSolution.net/Legal - Oakbrook Terrace, IL – 2007 to present (P/T)

• Client Development: Negotiates contingent fee and operating agreements with client law firms and legal departments. Develops personal relationships with clients and their staff. Searches for unique legal talent to fill client’s staffing needs. Connects collateral business parties as appropriate.

• Candidate Development: Recruits attorney, paralegal and administrative candidates through local law schools and paralegal programs. Interviews and coaches candidates. Represents legal talent in negotiating job descriptions and positions. Provides extra networking and career development tools to position candidates.

• Marketing Development: Increases company presence among city and suburban law firms and corporate legal departments. Coordinates monthly newsletter and direct mass marketing tools, Attends weekly events and meetings to meet and educate potential clients and candidates. Monitors industry trends, events and news.

WAKENIGHT & ASSOCIATES, P.C., LAW CLERK & LOW FEE MANAGER

Lombard, IL – 2004 to 2005

Maintained client financial reports and managed and negotiated fee petitions and motions to withdraw.

MARSHAL & ILSLEY TRUST COMPANY, NA, FLEXIBLE SPENDING ADMINISTRATOR II

Appleton, WI – 2003

Administrator for IRS Section 125 client companies in Kansas City, KS and St. Louis, MO. Micro-managed client service representatives with benefit enrollment, contributions and claims processing.

THE JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL, Chicago, IL – Juris Doctor, 2002

Alumni Activities:

Young Alumni Council – member/volunteer at large; Alumni Association – member

2008 Jessup Moot Court Competition – Judge;

2007 4th Annual Diversity Mock Trial Competition – Judge

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, WI – Bachelor of Arts, 1999

Majors: Communications/Rhetorical Studies; Criminology/Law Studies

Activities: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity; Inter fraternity Council

LEGAL CLERKSHIPS / INTERNSHIPS

IL & WI – 1998 – 2002

Private law firms and The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. Assisted with interviews, depositions, negotiations, settlements and trials. Communicated with clients, attorneys and third parties.

KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL – WOODRIDGE KIWANIS CLUB, PRESIDENT

Woodridge, IL – 2006 to 2008

Conducted bi-monthly meetings and managed club business.

Engaged in public speaking and fundraising and membership building events.

WOODRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CHAIRMAN, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Woodridge, IL – 2006 to 2008

Conducted monthly meetings and directed committee action.

Served as a government affairs liaison to the local business community.

DUPAGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, ASSOCIATE MEMBER

DuPage County, IL – 1999 to 2008

Attended ongoing client networking and relationship building events, fund raising activities and charitable events to promote positive growth and awareness of the DuPage County legal community.

ANTIFREEZE – KUNG FU RECORDS, TOUR AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

CA & WI – 2002 – 2004

Prepared for tours and managed tour logistics for Kung Fu Record’s bands. Ensured positive relationships with venue management, promotion management and record label management. Focus was logistics and also talent recognition and advancement.

The nature of my work and business often requires confidentiality agreements.

My references are confidential and furnished upon specific request.

Published references and recommendations are available on my Linked In page:

http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnicholasaugustine

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