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Leslie Ford

Middleburg,FL

Summary

Paralegal with extensive legal expertise and proven ability to manage large caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Skilled in collecting, organizing, and analyzing substantial information with a focus on detail and accuracy. Demonstrates independent judgment in legal and contractual matters within established practices and policies.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

The Law Offices of Ronald E. Sholes
Orange Park, Florida
03.2025 - Current
  • Composed legal documents encompassing pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
  • Streamlined electronic document management system for efficient case file organization.
  • Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by compiling and organizing evidence and exhibits.
  • Ensured compliance with legal procedures while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Maintained client files per established protocols to support legal operations.

Paralegal

Moseley Prichard Parrish Knight & Jones
Jacksonville, FL
07.2024 - 03.2025
  • Organized case files and maintained electronic document management system for legal office efficiency.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through compilation of evidence and exhibits.
  • Drafted discovery responses, including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
  • Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines, enhancing case management.
  • Coordinated subpoena services and support activities to ensure seamless legal operations.
  • Maintained client files in accordance with established protocols for data integrity.

Paralegal

Wicker Smith O'Hara McCoy & Ford
Jacksonville, FL
12.2023 - 07.2024
  • Organized and maintained case files to optimize retrieval efficiency.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation by summarizing critical case materials.
  • Reviewed discovery documents to identify pertinent case information.
  • Ensured compliance with established protocols for maintaining client files.

Paralegal

Henderson Franklin Starnes & Holt
Fort Myers, Florida
2021 - 2024
  • Drafted legal documents and correspondence for client cases to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Reviewed discovery materials to identify pertinent information for ongoing cases.
  • Organized and maintained case files for efficient retrieval and review processes.
  • Provided administrative support, including answering phones and scheduling appointments.

Paralegal

Sweeney Julian
South Bend, Indiana
2017 - 2020
  • Coordinated with clients to collect necessary information and documents.
  • Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by summarizing case materials.
  • Filed documents with courts while monitoring compliance deadlines.
  • Reviewed discovery materials to extract relevant information for cases.
  • Provided administrative support, including answering phones and scheduling appointments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies

Sienna Heights University
Benton Harbor, MI
12-2004

Associate of Science - Business

Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI
04-2003

Skills

  • Legal document preparation
  • Trial support and litigation assistance
  • Electronic filing systems management
  • Time management and organization
  • Confidential information handling
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paralegal

The Law Offices of Ronald E. Sholes
03.2025 - Current

Paralegal

Moseley Prichard Parrish Knight & Jones
07.2024 - 03.2025

Paralegal

Wicker Smith O'Hara McCoy & Ford
12.2023 - 07.2024

Paralegal

Henderson Franklin Starnes & Holt
2021 - 2024

Paralegal

Sweeney Julian
2017 - 2020

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies

Sienna Heights University

Associate of Science - Business

Lake Michigan College