Isaac Lekwuwa
Jacksonville,FL
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Support
The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A.
06.2024 - Current
- Managed and maintained comprehensive docket systems to ensure timely and accurate case tracking.
- Drafted pleadings and discovery documents to support litigation processes and ensure compliance with legal standards.
- Coordinated with legal counsel on complex cases requiring litigation support or expert testimony during court proceedings.
- Operated successfully in collaborative team environment with litigation support and investigative staff, client agencies and torts division attorneys.
- Provided litigation support by conducting witness interviews, gathering evidence, and preparing exhibits for trial.
Employment Immigration Paralegal
Catholic Immigration Network Inc. (Clinic)
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted interviews with clients to obtain detailed information regarding their immigration status.
- Maintained organized files of all case documentation including notes from consultations.
- Drafted letters to government agencies in response to requests for additional information or clarification.
- Provided administrative support such as scheduling appointments, filing motions, photocopying documents.
- Prepared R-1 Visa Petitions.
- Assisted in preparing affidavits of support and visa applications.
- Reviewed immigration forms and documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepared legal petitions, applications, and other documents related to immigration cases.
Legal Intern (Immigration Unit)
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted initial client intake for low income clients, and assessed the merits of their claim to determine the level of service JALA can provide.
- Reviewed legal information and proofread documentation for errors.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Scanned, converted and organized records into electronic format with consistent naming convention.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information
Insurance Defense Law Clerk
William J. Spradley, P.A.
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Drafting deposition questionnaires for defending claims in civil litigation, auto, premises, general liability, workers' compensation, and commercial litigation.
- Attended and contributed to depositions, mediations, and court proceedings under the scrutiny of supervising attorney.
- Work on workers' compensation included drafting answers to complaints, interrogatories, requests for production, and settlement agreements
- Drafting and filing answers to complaints, discovery files, subpoenas, notices of intent and demands.
- Conducting research and drafting memorandum for partners related to active litigation
- Drafting motions and other documents to be submitted to the court
- Scheduling conferences, and depositions
- Reading and analyzing case files and documents to determine relevance, identify gaps, or privileges in active litigation
- Interviewed and communicated with clients and opposing counsel via phone or email.
Student Clinician
FCSL Immigration and Family Advocacy Clinic
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Prepared, reviewed , and filed immigration applications, petitions, and benefits. (N-400s, N-600s).
- Conducting initial client intake to obtain client information, including, biographical data, medical history, presenting problem, legal status, and other pertinent information
- Working closely with supervising attorneys and national & international clients to effectively meet deadlines through drafting forms, preparing letters, collecting evidence, and organizing legal documents.
- Provided United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with information about case changes or problems.
- Researching Immigration law regulations, case law, and procedures to support cases
- Worked on several Asylum cases and prepared briefs for "Well-Founded Fear" Refugee cases.
- Prepared affidavits, waivers, translations and asylum requests for ongoing cases.
- Attended court proceedings.
Customer Service Representative
Xerox
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
- Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
- Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
Education
J.D. -
Florida Coastal School of Law
Jacksonville, FL12.2020
Bachelor of Arts | Biology -
University of North Carolina, Duke University
Chapel Hill, North Carolina12.2015
Skills
- Litigation Support
- Case Management, Clio Lawlogix, Trial Works
- Docket Management
- Proficient with West-Law, Lexis-Nexis
- Legal Writing; CREAC and IRAC
- Proficiency in Microsoft-Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe
- Court Appearances
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Time Management
Certification
- North Carolina Life and Health Insurance Agent License.(Current)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Litigation Support
The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A.
06.2024 - Current
Employment Immigration Paralegal
Catholic Immigration Network Inc. (Clinic)
01.2021 - 08.2022
Legal Intern (Immigration Unit)
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
09.2019 - 05.2020
Student Clinician
FCSL Immigration and Family Advocacy Clinic
01.2019 - 05.2019
Insurance Defense Law Clerk
William J. Spradley, P.A.
06.2018 - 05.2020
Customer Service Representative
Xerox
01.2016 - 08.2017
J.D. -
Florida Coastal School of Law
Bachelor of Arts | Biology -
University of North Carolina, Duke University
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