Temilola Coker
Nutley,New Jersey
Summary
Adept Legal Support with a proven track record at McCarter & English LLP, showcasing expertise in legal writing and case management in Family Law, Criminal Defense, Immigration, Product Liability, Public Finance, Corporate Law and Civil Litigation. Excelled in maintaining discretion while managing sensitive information, and in fostering positive client relationships. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office and Westlaw, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting high-stakes legal proceedings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
McCarter & English LLP
Newark, NJ
05.2022 - Current
- Provide administrative support to attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment, including filing and organizing documents, drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars
- Monitor court dockets and provided timely updates to attorneys
- Compile and analyze data for legal cases and provided updates to attorneys
- Draft pleadings and motions for review by attorneys
- Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and court decisions for use in legal proceedings
- Create settlement packages in best interest of clients after collecting and analyzing respective data
- File pleadings with court clerk using established processes
- Conduct title searches and related research in support of real estate closing processes
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and other documents for filing in state and federal courts
- Review cases for settlement potential; negotiate settlements as directed by supervising attorney
- Proofread all documents for accuracy prior to filing with court or service upon opposing counsel
- Support attorneys in appellate proceedings; researched issues on appeal; prepared appellate briefs
- Conduct legal research utilizing Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, other online sources as needed in order to draft briefs or memoranda relating to complex matters
- Prepare exhibits for hearings, depositions and trials
Paralegal/Policy Analyst
Daniel Nwalor Associates Esq.
Brooklyn, New York
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Maintained contact with clients to ensure that all deadlines were met throughout the legal process
- Provided administrative support to the Legal Department by preparing correspondence, organizing files, conducting research and maintaining databases
- Worked closely with outside counsels to help facilitate the completion of tasks or projects in a timely manner
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of immigration law and regulations, including visa applications, green cards, asylum cases, and deportation proceedings
- Drafted legal documents such as petitions, briefs, affidavits and waivers for submission to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Prepared memorandums summarizing relevant facts in support of motions filed by attorneys
- Facilitated communication between clients, attorneys, consulates and other agencies involved in immigration proceedings
- Provided legal advice to clients on a variety of immigration matters regarding naturalization, permanent residence status and other related issues
- Assisted attorneys in preparing complex cases for hearings before USCIS or the Immigration Court
- Compiled evidence for submission with applications for adjustment of status or other forms of relief
- Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple client files simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
- Tracked progress on pending cases by monitoring changes in immigration laws or policies
- Efficiently managed filing systems containing sensitive client information in compliance with confidentiality protocols
- Handled Uncontested divorce cases and prenups
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CACertification in Paralegal -
Boston University
Boston, MASkills
- E-Filling
- Proficient in MS Office
- Proficient in Google Drive
- Database Searching
- Westlaw/Lexis
- Litigating
- Assisting with Trials
- Case Management
- Pacer
- NY E-Courts
- NJ E-Courts
- Document prep for trial
- Bond Counsel Closings
- Legal writing
- Drafting Loan Agreements
- Drafting Escrow Agreements
- Detail Oriented
- Deposition Briefings
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- LexisNexis
- UCC Filing
- UCC Search
- Mortgage discharge
- Create Tables of Content
- Create Authorities using Word Styles
- Review bills
- A&R
- Handles client Invoice
- Facilitate new matters
- Manage client files
Certification
Paralegal Certification
Languages
Yoruba
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant
McCarter & English LLP
05.2022 - Current
Paralegal/Policy Analyst
Daniel Nwalor Associates Esq.
01.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science
San Francisco State University
Certification in Paralegal -
Boston University