Rachna Varma
**** ********* ***, ******, ** *****
Cell 951-***-****
Qualifications
Analytical, bilingual law school graduate, with an interest in Contract
administration, administer compliance to corporate policy. Excellent
research, writing, and executive presentation skills. Adapts quickly to new
environments and thrives on multitasking. Fluent in English and Hindi.
Work Experience
Consultant
Self Employed 2006 - Present.
Tax Repair Institute - Orange, CA
Compliance Administrator, March 2010 - Present
Maintain compliance procedures for company providing tax debt resolution
services, serve as contract liaison for clients and personnel
Conduct interviews with clients to collect and coalate information needed
assess individual needs and draft contracts for services provided based on
assessment.
Draft all legal correspondence, letters and memoranda for clients, as well
as inter-office communications, including non-disclosures, statements of
work, amendments for clients and company business associates.
Review client files and database to ensure that all company procedures meet
industry compliance guidelines.
A Fortiori Financial Group - Santa Ana, CA
Senior Negotiator & Claims Manager, September 2008 - January 2010
Lead negotiator and supervisor for the negotiations department of a
successful loan modification company offering financial services to
borrowers in hardship.
Negotiated with banks and lenders on behalf of clients to obtain
modifications of loan payments and stop sale dates.
Conducted investigations regarding lending practices to detect fraudulent
and/or predatory lending practices by Lenders and prepared investigative
reports using evidence collected to obtain resolution.
Draft legal correspondence and letters for clients; Review client files to
ensure industry compliance guidelines and legal review procedures were
followed.
Acquired interest rate reductions and principal balance reductions for
clients' home loans with average savings of $30,000.00 or more for each
client; worked out settlements and negotiated acceptable target value range
objectives.
Tatum S. Hilmoe, Attorney at Law - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Law Clerk (Independent Contractor), October 2006 - September 2008
Assisted with all aspects of cases handled by attorney handling Wills &
Trusts and Family law.
Interviewed clients to evaluate and enable progress on cases.
Served as primary point of contact for clients.
Researched legal matters to assist attorney with case discovery and
strategy.
Handled trust administrations and drafted documents for attorney.
The Law Offices of Mona Farraj - Corona, CA
Law Clerk, April 2007 - October 2007
Solely managed daily operations for civil litigation attorneys, handling
real estate, bankruptcy, family law, construction, corporate, and labor and
employment laws.
Assisted with all aspects of cases, including client interviews, contract
negotiations, case reviews, and weekly strategy meetings.
Interfaced with clients to discuss and evaluate cases, and acted as primary
point of contact between attorneys, clients and opposing counsel.
Propounded and responded to discovery, including RFI, RFQ, RFP and
depositions.
Drafted case documents for trial, and prepared all court filings.
Riverside County Superior Court - Riverside, CA
Extern, Legal Research Department, May 2005 - November 2005
Researched key points that led to a break from precedent set by the case,
Lim v. Silverton
Prepared summaries and analyses on cases pending before judges in the legal
research department.
Analyzed legal principles to determine proper rulings and settlements
before the court.
Clerked for Probate Commissioner and Family Court.
Observed proceedings and performed legal research.
Education
Chapman University School of Law, Orange CA
Juris Doctor, May 2006
Awarded Highest Course Grade for Trial Practice
University of California Irvine, Irvine CA
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, June 2002
Kappa Kappa Gamma, Vice President
Skills
Lexis Nexis & Westlaw Research Database proficient
Fluent in Hindi
Volunteer Activities
Actively involved in philanthropy via Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Association