TONYA JOHNSON
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Accomplished Senior Foreclosure Litigation Specialist with a proven track record at Wells Fargo, adept in legal analysis and fostering professional growth. Excelled in streamlining litigation processes, enhancing compliance, and mentoring junior staff. Skilled in legal writing and negotiation, consistently exceeding targets and driving efficiency improvements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Foreclosure Litigation Specialist
Wells Fargo
03.2012 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulatory changes, applying this information in daily work tasks to ensure compliance adherence across all stages of the loan process.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders by providing expert advice on complex loan documentation issues and offering customized solutions based on individual needs.
- Contributed to the successful completion of complex loan transactions by providing timely and accurate documentation support, facilitating smooth deal closures.
- Fostered a positive work environment within the team by offering mentorship and guidance to junior staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of loans, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.
- Streamlined loan documentation processes by implementing digital record-keeping methods, reducing manual errors and increasing overall efficiency.
- Enhanced risk management protocols by conducting thorough due diligence reviews on loan applications, ensuring adherence to both internal guidelines and external regulations.
- Expedited loan closing process by maintaining clear communication channels between borrowers, lenders, and underwriters.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new hires which led to faster onboarding times and improved staff performance within the department.
- Negotiated settlements in mediation and arbitration settings, resulting in reduced litigation costs for clients.
- Streamlined litigation processes for improved efficiency and cost effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with court deadlines by maintaining an organized calendar system for all active cases.
- Identified potential risks or weaknesses in cases early on allowing proactive strategizing towards optimal resolution.
- Coordinated expert witnesses for depositions and trial testimony, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering to ethical guidelines established by the legal profession.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel for effective communication and negotiation throughout the litigation process.
- Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
- Worked closely with litigation attorneys to research, complete trial preparations, and create document drafts for court use.
- Created interrogatory documents and requests for admissions, document productions, examinations and inspections.
- Assisted litigation attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, discovery and document drafts for court submittal.
Senior Bankruptcy Litigation Specialist
GMAC Mortgage
06.2001 - 03.2012
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Earned recognition as a top performer consistently exceeding targets throughout my tenure as a specialist in the field.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing high-quality products at competitive prices.
- Built and managed relationships with key clients and partners to drive growth.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices in the industry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Communications
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA05.2012
Skills
- Legal Analysis
- Legal writing
- Legal Research
- Corporate transactions
- Document Review
- Settlement Negotiation
- Discovery Requests
- Deposition Preparation
- Litigation Strategy
- Case analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Research and data collection
- Litigation Support
- Court filings
Certification
Certified Paralegal
Timeline
Senior Foreclosure Litigation Specialist
Wells Fargo
03.2012 - Current
Senior Bankruptcy Litigation Specialist
GMAC Mortgage
06.2001 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Communications
Chestnut Hill College
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