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Deborah Lee Scherch

Deborah Lee Scherch

Paralegal
Colorado Springs,USA

Summary

Skilled paralegal with background in supporting legal teams in fast-paced environments. Experience includes managing case preparation, conducting legal research, and drafting documents which contributed to the successful outcomes of numerous cases. Strong organizational skills, ability to communicate complex information clearly, and adept at multitasking under tight deadlines. Made significant impact by improving document management processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accessibility for team members.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal/Drafter

U S Default Group,Inc.
Boca Raton, Florida
06.2021 - 06.2023

Core Qualifications

  • Experience with foreclosures, bankruptcy;
  • Good research and writing skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills;
  • Extensive knowledge of banking rules and regulations and governmental regulations regarding foreclosures;
  • Above average problem- solving skills;
  • Strong attention to detail.

Experience

  • Review mortgage documents details regarding properties;
  • Schedule meeting with supervisor seeking information regarding what clients are interested in doing to help borrowers;
  • Help defaulted homeowners and/or investors negotiate a restructure;
  • Identified resources for borrowers who are experiencing financial problems to assist with mortgage preservation strategies to avoid foreclosure.

Foreclosure – Association & Mortgage & Litigation /Bankruptcy - Paralegal

Ryan Copple, P.A.
Jupiter, Florida
12.2010 - 10.2013
  • Highly proficient in drafting, editing, and proofing read legal documents;
  • Direct client interaction;
  • Cultivate outstanding working relationships with clients;
  • Schedule hearings, mediation, meetings, and arbitration;
  • Created and maintained client billings

Foreclosure – Association & Mortgage Paralegal

Backer Law Firm
Boca Raton, Florida
02.2009 - 12.2010
  • Draft, edit, and proof read legal documents;
  • Direct client/homeowners contact;
  • Cultivate outstanding working relationships with clients/homeowners;
  • Schedule hearings, mediation, meetings, and arbitration;
  • Create and maintain client billings

Litigation – Landlord Tenant – Legal Assistant

Scott Harris
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
04.2006 - 06.2007
  • Create complaints, summons, and civil coversheets, notice of hearings, etc.;
  • Schedule mediations, depositions, schedule hearings, and arbitration;
  • Maintain accurate billing statements

Bankruptcy and Litigation - Paralegal

Parker & Dufresne, P.A.
Jacksonville, Florida
06.2003 - 11.2003

Litigation in Commercial Landlord Tenant Disputes & Family Law - Paralegal

Wayne Kaplan, P.A.
Boca Raton, Florida
02.2000 - 06.2002

Education

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

South University
01.1999

Skills

  • Lexis-Nexis/Westlaw
  • Microsoft Office365
  • Wordperfect
  • Timeslips
  • Transcription
  • Client Profiles
  • E-filing
  • Abacus Law
  • EM/CEF

Timeline

Paralegal/Drafter

U S Default Group,Inc.
06.2021 - 06.2023

Foreclosure – Association & Mortgage & Litigation /Bankruptcy - Paralegal

Ryan Copple, P.A.
12.2010 - 10.2013

Foreclosure – Association & Mortgage Paralegal

Backer Law Firm
02.2009 - 12.2010

Litigation – Landlord Tenant – Legal Assistant

Scott Harris
04.2006 - 06.2007

Bankruptcy and Litigation - Paralegal

Parker & Dufresne, P.A.
06.2003 - 11.2003

Litigation in Commercial Landlord Tenant Disputes & Family Law - Paralegal

Wayne Kaplan, P.A.
02.2000 - 06.2002

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

South University
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