Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Paralegal at Geocon, Inc., excelling in contract drafting and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance productivity through innovative problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring compliance and supporting litigation efforts. Adept at collaborating with teams to achieve optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant II (Special Ed)
Poway Unified School
11.2022 - Current
Provide instructional support to students under the guidance of a certified teacher as per their IEP.
Provide social and emotional support as per the student’s need.
Help manage student behavior in classroom, at lunch and other learning environments.
Observe and report student’s behavior and performance.
Paralegal
Geocon, Inc.
03.2022 - 08.2022
Liaison with engineers and geologists to prepare Master Sub-consultant/ Sub-contractor Agreements and Work Orders.
Organize and maintain insurance documents as per the Master Agreements with Clients.
Paralegal Specialist (Contractor)
Small Business Administration
06.2020 - 12.2021
Communicated with borrowers and assisted them by answering questions regarding payments, interest rate and terms of the SBA Loan Agreement.
Forwarded borrowers requests like loan increase/ decrease, change in name to appropriate groups.
Flagged Suspected Fraud / ID Theft files and forwarded files to appropriate groups.
Used Document Recovery Database to track files and save documents in Rapid.
Requested additional documents from borrowers for applications which had change in ownership, borrower deceased or business is in bankruptcy.
Liaison with SBA and borrower to verify loan payoff.
Reviewed documents like 4506 T and FTR to ensure they are in compliance for loan approval.
Ordered IRS Transcripts when necessary.
Used Dynamics 365 and Rapid to assist borrowers in loan modification.
Ensured all required documents are on file before the Loan Officer can make a decision.
Loss Mitigation, Senior Lead Operation Specialist
JP Morgan Chase Bank
11.2009 - 02.2013
Provided and validated complete Loss Mitigation files while interacting with other LOBs to maintain accurate information to senior management.
Developed and implemented new work methods while troubleshooting operational functions, impacting productivity and optimal quality.
Foreclosure/LPAR, Senior Lead Operation Specialist
JP Morgan Chase Bank
11.2009 - 02.2013
Researched loans for outside counsel for litigation and assisted in document production.
Assisted Home Lending Executive Office in handling customer complaints for loans in foreclosure.
Handled Phone Mediations inbox and scheduled Phone Mediations for Loss Mitigation.
Liaison with outside counsel to ensure loans have a clear and marketable Title before foreclosure process is completed.
Worked with outside counsel to resolve LPAR issues like HOA liens, Eminent Domain, Drug Seizures and Title Claims.
Paralegal
Quality Built
07.2006 - 03.2009
Coordinated production of 1.7 million pages of documents during discovery for one of the company's cases.
Assisted outside attorneys and paralegals to prepare trial exhibits.
Liaison with the sales managers, account coordinators and operations to prepare and review contracts, amendments, settlement & release agreements, and non-disclosure agreements for clients.
Provide weekly status reports for contracts and amendments to the management and sales team.
Research legal matters using Westlaw, Lexis and other internet resources.
Liaison with outside counsel and paralegals on various legal issues.
Draft legal correspondence as per requirement.
Organized and maintained confidential legal files and the legal department calendar.
File proof of claim against clients who have filed for bankruptcy with the bankruptcy court.
Ensure the legal department is in compliance with the ISO 9001 procedures by monthly process monitoring the department’s work instructions and templates.
Administrative Assistant
Quality Built
07.2006 - 03.2009
Responsible for generating final quality assurance and HOA reports which provide details of the project after its completion.
Assisted the legal department in various tasks such as drafting contracts for new quality assurance projects and filing.
Responsible for arranging air and hotel bookings, conferences and luncheons.
Proof read documents and letters according to the company’s standards guide.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - ABA approved
UCSD Extension
San Diego, CA
Intellectual Property Certificate -
UCSD Extension
San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Huddersfield
Skills
Time management
Computer skills
Contract drafting
Effective communication
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Team collaboration
Litigation support
Proofreading
Timeline
Instructional Assistant II (Special Ed)
Poway Unified School
11.2022 - Current
Paralegal
Geocon, Inc.
03.2022 - 08.2022
Paralegal Specialist (Contractor)
Small Business Administration
06.2020 - 12.2021
Loss Mitigation, Senior Lead Operation Specialist
JP Morgan Chase Bank
11.2009 - 02.2013
Foreclosure/LPAR, Senior Lead Operation Specialist
Instructional Assistant for Special Ed (Focus ) at Hamilton International Middle SchoolInstructional Assistant for Special Ed (Focus ) at Hamilton International Middle School