RUTH P. JACOME

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Exceptionally bilingual talented and knowledgeable Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal with highly developed skills acquired in over 15 years of experience assisting attorneys primarily responsible in Debtor and Secured Creditor Bankruptcy Practice in large law firm environments. A well-organized individual who has a great understanding of bankruptcy rules and procedures. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle large volume of work under pressure, and always willing to learn and take on new responsibilities. Able to work with minimal supervision, as well as a solid team player. Knowledge of computer programs that include several law firm in house case management programs as well as Secured Creditors’ case management portals, such as Black Knight f/n/a LPS, LenStar, VendorScape, and Clarifier. Proficient in legal research engines: West Law, and LexisNexis. Experience with usage of PACER and ECF; strong knowledge in Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word and Excel.

EXPERIENCE

Pluese, Becker & Saltzman, LLC - Mt. Laurel, New Jersey

Bankruptcy Paralegal Aug 2015 – May 2017

Prepared secured creditor Proof of Claims(“POC”), complying with the Bankruptcy Courts and client's requirements

Maintain POC portfolio for all clients, including but not limited to weekly follow ups, client inquiries and all reprojections

Prepared Certifications/Affidavits and Motions for Relief from Stay for secured creditors

Perform on-line PACER research and ECF filing

Zucker, Goldberg, & Ackerman, LLC - Mountainside, New Jersey

Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal Feb 2008 – July 2015

Extensive litigation experience in bankruptcy adversary proceedings; including disputes of lien position, violation of the automatic stay, violation of discharge order, cram-downs/lien strips, and sanctions

Prepared shell complaints, answers, subpoenas, responses to discovery demands and prepared other related pleadings

Reviewed and monitored adversary document production

Prepared shell agreements, motions, order to show cause, and objections to Debtors' motions

Prepared secured creditors Proof of Claims, complying with the Bankruptcy Courts and client's requirements

Litigated under attorney supervision resolution to motions, proof of claims and plan objections between secured creditors and Debtor(s) attorney's office

Prepared shell Certifications/Affidavits and Motions for Relief from Stay for secured creditors

Processed files from document preparation to resolution, including the ability to resolve payment disputes between Secured Creditors and Debtors, and submission of agreed and consent orders to adversaries and courts

Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, including identifying, and analyzing exhibits and preparing trial binders

Kept close communication with attorneys in the process of all prepared pleadings, and case management litigation from commencing of a case to resolution

Performed on-line PACER research and ECF filing

Performed legal research, summarizing cases, including shepardizing and verifying citations

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith and Davis, LLP - Iselin, New Jersey

Bankruptcy Paralegal Jan 2007 - Feb 2008

Prepare claim analysis of creditor on schedules and Proof of Claims for Chapter 11(s)

Draft notice of motions, Certifications and Proposed Orders and prepare and file Proofs of Claims

Perform on-line PACER research and ECF filing

Maintained the hearing court calendar

Amper Investment Banking - Edison, New Jersey

Accounting Associate Apr 2006 - Sep 2006

Maintenance of books and records in the administration of Liquidating Trustee matters

Provide forensic accounting and tax research for Counsel in bankruptcy and litigation matters

Prepare and review fee application

Bloomberg Financial, Skillman, New Jersey

ARD Financial Analyst Aug 2005 - Apr 2006

Reviewed Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements

Prepared financial data to be entered onto Bloomberg Computer Systems

Analyzed and interpret Financial Data

Researched ARD (As Reported Data) history reported to the SEC by Russell 3000 companies

Eric Lester Leinbach, Esq. - Easton, PA

Bankruptcy Legal Assistance/Case Manager Mar 1998 - Aug 2005

Coordinated hearing schedule for lawyers, opposing counsel, and/or trustees

Communicated with the courts, judges, and staff on all calendar hearings

Prepared and/or coordinated all the required documentation needed for all court hearings

Responsible for training the staff and distributing the work within the office to ensure proper workflow and efficient use of resources

EDUCATION

MORAVIAN COLLEGE - Bethlehem, PA

B.S. Accounting and minor in Economics and Management 1997 - 2001

LANGUAGES:

Spanish

References available upon request

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