Melissa Quirus
Plymouth Meeting,PA
Summary
Experienced in-house senior paralegal with 20+ years experience with a strong record supporting the #1 global vendor finance company. Expertise in litigation management, corporate governance, entity management, and contract review, with a proven track record in negotiating favorable settlements, coordinating outside counsel, preparing board-level materials and driving operational efficiencies.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal
De Lage Landen Financial Services, Inc.
Wayne, PA
11.2005 - 04.2026
- Managed all phases of defensive litigation, including pleadings review, preparing discovery responses, negotiating favorable settlements in various cases, and responding to third-party subpoenas.
- Served as primary liaison with outside counsel ensuring timely deliverables and cost control.
- Collaborated with general counsel and cross-functional teams for effective case management and resolution.
- Assisted with initiatives to implement new legal management software, improving documentation integrity and efficiency.
- Partnered with general counsel to revise and standardize corporate policies regarding litigation management and legal holds.
- Drafted and negotiated 300+ NDA's with prospective vendor partners and customers annually.
- Maintained databases and responded to customer complaints via agencies such as the Better Business Bureau, Consumer Finance Protection Agency, and various state Attorney General offices.
- Supported Securitization group by responding to due diligence and KYC requests.
- Maintained database and processed 200+ legal invoices annually.
- Oversaw corporate governance processes: prepared board meeting packages, drafted board resolutions, and maintained minute books.
Paralegal
American Business Financial Services, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
01.2000 - 05.2005
- Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Paralegal responsible for managing numerous files from referral stage through to foreclosure sale in over thirty states, drafting procedures, filing proofs of claim, monitoring files for motions for relief, and training new employees.
Mortgage Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Paralegal
Shapiro and Kreisman
King Of Prussia, PA
11.1996 - 12.1999
- Prepared and filed bankruptcy petitions and proofs of claim in compliance with legal standards and deadlines.
- Maintained extensive caseload of Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy files from filing to date of relief.
- Prepared Judgment Writ packages and scheduled and resolved hearings.
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
The PJA School
Upper Darby, PA1996
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Cabrini College
Radnor1994
Skills
Litigation Management
Corporate Governance and Board Support
Contract Drafting and Review
Entity Management
Outside Counsel Management
Timeline
Senior Paralegal
De Lage Landen Financial Services, Inc.
11.2005 - 04.2026
Paralegal
American Business Financial Services, Inc.
01.2000 - 05.2005
Mortgage Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Paralegal
Shapiro and Kreisman
11.1996 - 12.1999
Paralegal Certificate -
The PJA School
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Cabrini College