Titi Adeyemi
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly accomplished paralegal with broad legal knowledge and a history of providing counsel to clients across a five-year career. Thorough in analyzing statutes, ordinances, and data for use in legal proceedings, pleadings, and briefs.
Effective law professional with a proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies, and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of immigration law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Professional Attorney offering expert legal counsel and representation. Skilled in fostering positive and trusting client relationships. Well-established knowledge of Immigration law and 1 year of experience in litigation and legal drafting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Attorney
Alonge Law Firm
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with individuals and families to evaluate applications and determine eligibility for resettlement transitions.
- Illustrated green card and immigration processes and managed communication channels to provide high level of service and consultation to immigration inquiries.
- Consulted with foreign nationals on non-immigrant and immigrant visas and resolved routine and non-routine questions.
- Liaised with coworkers and immigration candidates to answer questions, resolve issues and explain immigration policy.
- Created and managed processes and procedures to coordinate documentation for visa processing on immigrant and non-immigrant applications.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
Senior Paralegal
Alonge Law Firm
01.2018 - 11.2023
- Managed all incoming correspondence from judges, court administrative staff and opposing parties.
- Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Education
J.D. - Law
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2010
No Degree - Science
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Ibadan
Nigeria01.1999
Skills
- Global Immigration Filings
- Visa Applications
- Immigration Case File Strategies
- Immigration Inquiries
- Knowledge of Federal and State Laws
- Legal Case Management
- Lexis-Nexis
- Client Representation and Advisement
- Legal Document Preparation
- Legal Research and Review
Certification
- Certified Mediator
- Lexis Nexis Certification
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Alonge Law Firm
11.2023 - Current
Senior Paralegal
Alonge Law Firm
01.2018 - 11.2023
J.D. - Law
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Houston
No Degree - Science
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Ibadan