LESLIE FORD
Middleburg
Summary
Meticulous individual with a proven history of success providing effective legal support to attorneys within multiple areas of law. Skilled at managing a high volume of administrative tasks while preparing legal documents, conducting research and working deadlines. Possesses a strong understanding of legal procedures and the ability to provide exceptional service.
DEDICATED LEADER WITH A SOLID BACKGROUND IN LEGAL SUPPORT ALONG WITH TOP-NOTCH PROBLEM-SOLVING AND PLANNING STRENGTHS. SKILLED IN ALL PARALEGAL AREAS, INCLUDING COORDINATING SUBPOENAS, WRITING CORRESPONDENCE, AND MANAGING LAW LIBRARY TEXTS.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal – Litigation Support Team
The Law Office of Ronald E. Sholes, P.A.
03.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: Personal Injury
- Responsibilities begin at the drafting of the Complaint until Trial.
- Personal Injury
Paralegal
Moseley Prichard Parrish Knight & Jones
Jacksonville
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Paralegal to several attorneys in civil litigation and business law to local national and international clients
Paralegal
Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford, PA
Jacksonville
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Independently drafted pleadings and discovery for review and filing, coordinated scheduling of court appearances, depositions and meeting.
- Contributed to the overall productivity and efficiency of the firm by tracking billable time.
Paralegal
Henderson Franklin Starnes & Holt
Fort Myers
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Independently drafted pleadings and discovery for review and filing, coordinated scheduling of court appearances, depositions and meeting.
- Contributed to the overall productivity and efficiency of the firm by tracking billable time
Paralegal
Cole Scott & Kissane
Ft. Myers
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Independently drafted pleadings and discovery for review and filing, coordinated scheduling of court appearances, depositions and meeting.
- Contributed to the overall productivity and efficiency of the firm by tracking billable time.
Paralegal
Sweeney Julian
South Bend
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Duties include, but not limited to, interviewing clients to determine nature of cases, drafting legal documents and correspondence, coordinate mediation, depositions and hearings.
- Order and summarize medical records, review and draft motions and orders, compile discovery, organize case files, and prepare for trials.
Paralegal
Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C.
Saint Joseph
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Paralegal to Insurance and Civil Tort Attorney
- Independently drafted pleadings and discovery for review and filing, coordinated scheduling of court appearances, depositions and meeting.
- Contributed to the overall productivity and efficiency of the firm by tracking billable time
Paralegal
St. Joseph
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Legal Studies
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MIAssociate in Science (A.S.) - Business
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MISkills
- Records Management
- Correspondence and Legal Forms
- Drafting legal documents
- Managing deadlines
- Communication
- Organization
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Discretion
References
References available upon request
Volunteer Experience
Board Member, Juvenile Restorative Board, St. Joseph, MI, Judge Thomas E. Nelson
Timeline
Senior Paralegal – Litigation Support Team
The Law Office of Ronald E. Sholes, P.A.
03.2025 - Current
Paralegal
Moseley Prichard Parrish Knight & Jones
07.2024 - 03.2025
Paralegal
Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford, PA
01.2024 - 07.2024
Paralegal
Henderson Franklin Starnes & Holt
04.2022 - 08.2023
Paralegal
Cole Scott & Kissane
09.2020 - 09.2022
Paralegal
Sweeney Julian
01.2018 - 09.2020
Paralegal
Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C.
03.2015 - 03.2018
Paralegal
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Legal Studies
Siena Heights University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Business
Lake Michigan College