LESLIE FORD
Middleburg
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with a proven track record of providing effective legal support across multiple areas of law. Skilled at managing administrative tasks, preparing legal documents, conducting research, and meeting deadlines. Possesses a strong understanding of legal procedures and consistently delivers exceptional service. Highly skilled legal professional with extensive experience in litigation, contract negotiation, and legal research. Known for a strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting seamlessly to changing needs and priorities. Expertise in legal analysis, case strategy, client advocacy, combined with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Reliable and results-driven with a proven track record of success in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
The Law Office of Ronald E. Sholes, PA
03.2025 - Current
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
Paralegal to several attorneys in civil litigation and business law
Moseley Prichard Parrish Knight & Jones
01.2024 - 07.2024
Paralegal to Insurance Defense Attorney
Wicker Smith O'Hara McCoy & Ford, PA
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Independently drafted pleadings and discovery for review and filing, coordinated scheduling of court appearances, depositions and meetings.
- Contributed to the overall productivity and efficiency of the firm by tracking billable time.
Paralegal to Insurance and Civil Tort Attorney
Henderson Franklin Starnes & Holt
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Independently drafted pleadings and discovery for review and filing, coordinated scheduling of court appearances, depositions and meetings.
- Contributed to the overall productivity and efficiency of the firm by tracking billable time.
Paralegal to Insurance Defense Attorney
Cole Scott & Kissane
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Independently drafted pleadings and discovery for review and filing, coordinated scheduling of court appearances, depositions and meetings.
- Contributed to the overall productivity and efficiency of the firm by tracking billable time.
Paralegal in Personal Injury Law Firm
Sweeney Julian
03.2015 - 03.2018
- 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 to Insurance and Civil Tort Attorney
Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C.
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Independently drafted pleadings and discovery for review and filing, coordinated scheduling of court appearances, depositions and meetings.
- Contributed to the overall productivity and efficiency of the firm by tracking billable time.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Legal Studies
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI12.2004
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Business
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI05.2003
Skills
- Records Management
- Correspondence and Legal Forms
- Drafting legal documents
- Managing deadlines
- Communication
- Organization
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Discretion
- Case management
- Trial experience
- Oral debate
- Legal writing
- Document review
- Court procedures
- Document filing
- Ethics and professionalism
- Reviewing documents
- Legal drafting
- Investigation skills
- Court preparation
- Proficient in [software]
- Business law
- Litigation management
- Document preparation
- Legal compliance
- Administrative support
- Litigation
Timeline
Paralegal
The Law Office of Ronald E. Sholes, PA
03.2025 - Current
Paralegal to several attorneys in civil litigation and business law
Moseley Prichard Parrish Knight & Jones
01.2024 - 07.2024
Paralegal to Insurance Defense Attorney
Wicker Smith O'Hara McCoy & Ford, PA
04.2022 - 08.2023
Paralegal to Insurance and Civil Tort Attorney
Henderson Franklin Starnes & Holt
09.2020 - 09.2022
Paralegal to Insurance Defense Attorney
Cole Scott & Kissane
01.2018 - 09.2020
Paralegal in Personal Injury Law Firm
Sweeney Julian
03.2015 - 03.2018
Paralegal to Insurance and Civil Tort Attorney
Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C.
03.2015 - 03.2018
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Business
Lake Michigan College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Legal Studies
Siena Heights University
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