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CHRISTOPHER
M
FRANCO
8114 Tommy Drive, San Diego, California 92119 | C: (619) 985-8817 | [email protected] Paralegal with extensive experience in bankruptcy, civil litigation, contract review, document review, and real estate looking to transition into corporate law setting. Thrives in dynamic environments and quickly adapts to the ever-changing demands of the legal field.HIGHLIGHTS
EXPERIENCE
AdvantageLaw (Billing software)
Bankruptcy Best Case
Bankruptcy Case management Civil Litigation CM/ECF Contract Review Document Review Family law
2+ years5+ years
3+ years3+ years2+ years5+ years5+ years15+ years<1 year
Legal Solutions Lexis Nexis Lotus Approach MS Office NALA-Certified Novell Groupwise PACER Real estate/
Title Insurance Westlaw NEXT Westlaw CLEAR
2+ years4+ years2+ years15+ years5+ years2+ years4+ years
10+ years2+ years2+ years
03/2013 to 09/2015
04/2012 to 11/2012
07/2011 to 04/2012
Paralegal / Administrative AssistantKeehn Law Group, APC - San Diego, CA
Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions and other legal documents.
File pleadings and other documents with court in person or via respective e-filing system.
Proofread and edit court filings and correspondence with clients. Review and process incoming correspondence and legal documents. Transcribe components of various documents and correspondence as
dictated by Attorney. Assist the Firm Administrator with business operations.
Paralegal SpecialistJuristaff, Inc. /United States Trustee Program - San Diego, CA
Reviewed various statements and records related to consumer and business bankruptcy filings (bank statements, financial reports, etc.)
Reviewed and analyzed bankruptcy filings to ensure compliance with required procedures and protocols.
Analyzed applicable law and regulations regarding relevant issues raised in assigned cases.
Operations SpecialistJPMorgan Chase - Rancho Bernardo, CA
Verified bankruptcy notifications involving loans and set up related account in servicing system.
Maintained efficient and time-sensitive communication with company counsel and relevant parties involved with the bankruptcy process regarding deadlines and hearings, and requested referrals on delinquent bankruptcies and status updates.
Analyzed financial information related to loans in bankruptcy for accuracy.
08/2010 to 07/2011
06/2009 to 08/2010
06/2008 to 06/2009
04/2003 to 08/2007
EDUCATION
AWARDS
SKILLS
Legal AssistantLaw Office of Michael D. Franco - Orange, CA
Created client bankruptcy petitions using Best Case Bankruptcy program.
Assisted with initial consultations and electronic filings via court's CM/ECF system and emailed, faxed and copied legal documents (petitions, schedules, and amendments).
Maintained firm calendar regarding consultations, hearings, 341 meetings, and special appearances.
Lease ProcessorMd7, LLC - San Diego, CA
Detail-oriented analysis of leases, title reports, mortgages and other relevant documents.
Conducted extensive quality control in various stages of document production/modification.
Drafted amendments, leases and related documents for landowners and telecommunication clients.
Conducted research related to real property and title issues.
Contractor - Document Specialist for Pfizer Inc. Axelon Services Corporation - San Diego, CA
Assisted Oncology clinicians and specialists with documentation, formatting and other computer issues regarding documents for clinical trials, studies and related matters.
Senior Word ProcessorNew Century Title Company - San Diego, CA
Prepared, edited, and proofread title policies, preliminary reports, commitments and foreclosures for real property buyers and lenders.
Juris DoctorThomas Jefferson School of Law - San Diego, CABachelor of Arts: Political ScienceHumboldt State University - Arcata, CA
Witkin Award for Excellence (Community Property) CALI Award (Community Property)Jefferson Medal (Community Property)
75 WPM , Calendaring, Computer Proficiency, Creative Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Customer Needs Assessment, Data Collection, Data Entry, Dictation, Document Review, Filing, Grammar, Internet Research, Letters and Memos , Minute Taking, Multi-Task Management, Office Management, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Quality Control, Scheduling, Time Management, Transcription, and Writing.
