In-House Corporate Paralegal

JAMES J. HRESKO

( ***- ***-**** ((E) *******@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshresko

Committed Paralegal professional with extensive experience managing large

and complex projects for a wide range of corporations, law firms, and

government agencies.

Acknowledged for exceptional writing, organizational, negotiation, problem-

solving and interpersonal skills; the ability to prioritize and manage

heavy workloads; the ability to review and analyze business contracts; and

the ability to perform research projects using all available resources.

Recognized by employers, managers and peers for producing high quality work

product, and for a high level of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality

during and after the completion of a given project or work assignment.

BUSINESS SKILL SETS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,

Best Case Bankruptcy, Serengeti, SharePoint, PACER, PAL, AS400, Iportal,

Adobe Systems, Laserfiche, X1, CMS, Homesaver, Homebase, Lexis-Nexis and

Westlaw. Exceptional Internet and law library research skills, report

generation skills, written and verbal communication skills, and research

and data collection skills.

SELECTED CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

* Completed an extensive project to review and analyze over 25,000

Warner Bros. artist, producer and employee contracts spanning a period

of more than 50 years to identify all sections that pertained to

royalties.

Scanned all pertinent information and uploaded it into the Royalty

department's shared drive, allowing swift, unimpeded access by the

legal staff for the first time in the company's history.

* Researched company documents for the outgoing IndyMac Bank General

Counsel for pending litigation against four major mortgage insurance

companies that were rescinding coverage on thousands of policies.

Coordinated document production, organized and assembled litigation

and transitional binders, and briefed the incoming legal counsel on

all related matters resulting in a smooth transition, and without

extra lost time, duplication of previous work efforts, or financial

expenditures.

* Researched state statutes, regulations and pending litigation in as

many as 10 simultaneous licensing projects, determining licensing,

filing and deadline requirements. Organized this information into

comprehensive and user friendly Word tables and Excel spreadsheets.

Used Westlaw and state regulatory agency websites and databases

extensively, covering more than 50 stares and territories. Completed

all projects on or ahead of schedule, while working independently.

Communicated effectively with outside counsel, senior management and

business associates. Followed up with appropriate governmental

agencies for approval status of applications.

CONTRACT IN-HOUSE PARALEGAL 2008 -

present

Worked steadily on numerous long and short-term assignments - assignments

include:

In-House Paralegal Iconma, LLC

o Contract with Bank of America's Litigation Management Group. Responsible

for managing a litigation portfolio of highly contested, litigated

foreclosure cases requiring a high level of confidentiality and

discretion. Retained Counsel from the banks' approved network of

attorneys on behalf of the investors, negotiated fees and if necessary,

secured and arranged for the appearance of the appropriate witnesses to

appear in court. Devised method to complete investor reports in half

the time previously required.

In-House Paralegal ACT-1

o Contract with CRA/LA. Reviewed and analyzed developer agreements for post

completion requirements and documented findings.

In-House Paralegal Lerner, Cumbo & Associates, Inc.

o Contract with ADP. Supported attorneys in the Legal and Trust Accounting

departments, assisting with compliance and expansion of licensing

initiative.

JAMES J. HRESKO

(Monrovia, CA 91016 ( 626- 674-8844 ((E) *******@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshresko

In-House Paralegal/Contract Administrator Warner Music Group

o Supported counsel in the Royalties department while successfully

completing a voluminous special project ahead of schedule.

In-House Paralegal Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

o Supported 8 regional FDIC attorneys and the IndyMac Bank In-House Counsel

in the closing and sale of a failed mortgage lending institution, on

Conservatorship and Receivership proceedings, and in resolving issues in

contractual, litigation and transactional matters.

o Reviewed, copied, and scanned documents for discovery; performed legal

research using computerized databases and corporate records; proofread

legal and corporate documents and drafted, edited and produced corporate

resolutions. Maintained the HR Legal log. Entered Notices of Default and

Proofs of Claim into Serengeti database.

o Collected and assembled Master Commitment /Agreement for Fannie Mae,

Freddie Mac and other government-sponsored organizations for Senior Vice

President.

Litigation Paralegal Connon Wood Scheidemantle LLP

o Assisted attorneys and partners at this civil litigation and business

oriented law firm in all pre-litigation and trial preparation matters.

Complaint Analyst State Bar of California

o Responsible for processing intake from individuals dissatisfied with

their legal representation, providing general information on individual

attorneys to the public, and drafting final disposition letters on cases

involving state inmates.

In-House Corporate Paralegal NATIONAL CORPORATE

RESEARCH, LTD 2005 - 2007

o Retrieved corporate documents from state agencies, performed legal

research and public searches (i.e. UCC) at all jurisdictional levels, and

performed due diligence with a strong customer service orientation,

enabling the firm and its clients to make strategic financial decisions.

Served as lead PACER technician. Processed UCC filings of all types, both

standard and electronic.

Marketing Coordinator ASI CORPORATION 2001 -

2005

o Purchased inventory for all branch locations getting the lowest cost

whenever possible. Trained new and existing sales staff on new products

and how to best present and market them. Generated detailed reports

showing trends and sales activity that resulted in increases in sales and

market share.

Contract Administrator AMREL SYSTEMS, LLC

1998 - 2001

o Oversaw all sales to the Federal Government. Primary clients included the

U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. State Department, as

well as subcontractors such as Raytheon and Northrop Grumman. Functioned

as both Sales and Contract Administrator. Maintained GSA Schedule,

including GSA Advantage.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Paralegal Certificate conferred Cum Laude

2003

( Dean's List all semesters

University of West Los Angeles, School of Paralegal Studies

ABA-approved Paralegal Program / Paralegal Certificate in Corporations

Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing

San Diego State University, School of Business

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