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Isaac Lekwuwa

Jacksonville,FL

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
05.2019 - Current
  • Managed case files and legal documents, ensuring organization and compliance with court requirements.
  • Conducted legal research to support attorneys in preparing for trials and motions.
  • Drafted pleadings, discovery requests, and subpoenas, enhancing efficiency in litigation processes.
  • Coordinated communication between clients, witnesses, and court personnel to facilitate case progress.

Litigation Support

The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A.
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • 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.
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Company Overview: (Clinic)
  • 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.
  • (Clinic)

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.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

University of North Carolina, Duke University
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
12.2015

J.D. - undefined

Florida Coastal School of Law
Jacksonville, FL
12.2020

Languages

English

Personal Information

ID Number: 2727881719

Timeline

Litigation Support

The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A.
06.2024 - 03.2025

Employment Immigration Paralegal

Catholic Immigration Network Inc.
01.2021 - 08.2022

Legal Intern (Immigration Unit)

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
09.2019 - 05.2020

Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
05.2019 - Current

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

J.D. - undefined

Florida Coastal School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

University of North Carolina, Duke University

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