Gwen Johnson

**** ******* **., *********, ***** *5146 * Phone: 254-***-**** * Email: ac8j1k@r.postjobfree.com

CORE COMPETENCIES/ PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Paralegal Certification, 2000, Certified (All Lines) Claims Adjuster, AML/KYC

Loan Officer/QA Analyst

MSWord, Excel, Access, Typing 65wpm, PowerPoint, Carpediem, Medical Transcription, DCMS

WordPerfect, Timeslips, Needles, Amicus, Legal Transcription, ProDocs, i-sight, LexisNexis, Outlook, LPS, iSeries (AS400), BAPS, AACER, Pacer, MSP, DCMS, Dropbox, efile

EMPLOYMENT NARRATIVE

CONTRACTING PARALEGAL/ANALYST AUGUST 2011 – CURRENT

Small Business Administration (SBA) – Legal Assistant/Lead 9/2017-present

Review credit history, family size, etc. to verify applicant meets every requirement to receive an SBA loan, interact with the loan officer to decline or approve the borrower’s loan application.

Review, research, analyze and create disaster loan closing documents according to the checklist in the legal department. Review title of deeds and legal description of properties and to verify accuracy of the loan. Interact with attorney for any discrepancies.

Research on all county, parish or state specific requirements for the loan closing documents.

Prepare and proof legal documents for both secure and unsecure loans. Monitor que to assure that modification documents are created and expedited as soon as possible.

Review collateral documents to ensure that all requested documents are received from the borrower and documented in DCMS.

Train new employees to generate documents within the DCMS system as well as train new employees in other areas within SBA, ie, collateral department and loan modification department.

Work as lead to assign work to employees, research and answer employee questions pertaining to work load, loan documents, etc., assist in other departments as needed.

Burt Barr & Associates – Paralegal 6/2017 – 9/2017

Assist partner of firm

Draft and respond to discovery documents Plaintiff and Defendant

Calendering

Efile documents

Setup mediations

Coordinate depositions and send out depo notices

Small Business Administration (SBA) – Legal Assistant 9/2016-4/2017

Review, research, analyze and create disaster loan closing documents according to checklist.

Research on all county, parish or state specific requirements for the loan closing documents.

Prepare and proof legal documents for both secure and unsecure loans. Monitor que to assure that modification documents are created and expedited as soon as possible.

Review collateral documents to ensure that all requested documents are received from the borrower and documented in DCMS.

Newbold Advisors – Bankruptcy Specialist/Underwriting QA Auditor - 4/2014-9/2016

Perform QC testing and process loans to determine if the borrower is covered by flood insurance, review appraisal and hazard policy if structure exists and the value of detached structures.

Review, analyze and verify that all back-end documents are included for underwriting within company and industry guidelines. Cross-trained for front and back end.

Reject loans for inaccuracies or missing documents.

Review and determine that MFR documents for Chapters 7 & 13 are accurate and complete before filing with the bankruptcy court.

Review POC and APOC forms to ensure that all fees are chargeable and to determine if post and pre-petition payments were made on time.

Review loans in MSP to verify that all required documents are requested and received from borrowers to complete their loan for modification.

Hoffman & Kaliser – Eviction Paralegal to Partner. 11/2013-4/2014

Review and confirm list of foreclosure homes, cash for keys project.

Research internet for Deed and Substitute Trustee Deed to verify property owners.

Mail out, notice to vacate letters and update property information in needles.

Answer calls from tenants. collect keys and initiate the drive by process.

Negotiate move out dates. draft, review and negotiate new leases for new tenants.

Baron & Budd - Intake Paralegal – 1/2013-11/2013

Answer incoming asbestos and mesothelioma calls from potential clients to determine if they have a case and forward information to Attorney.

Assist in extensive document review/research to verify all personal information of the client is redacted and remains confidential; proof client's documents for correct data and description for exhibits prior to submitting to attorney.

MoneyGram – Due Diligence Analyst/ (AML/KYC) 1/2012-1/2013

Perform in-depth research and background investigations with ( Lexis Nexis and World Check) potential agents to verify that the agent is a legitimate business.

Investigate and assess alerts for potential money laundering.

Ensure efficient identification and monitoring of suspicious activities and transactions.

Enforce on-boarding standards in compliance with AML requirements.

Analyze data to determine if applicants meet requirements while identifying and flagging suspicious information in order to lessen fraud exposure.

Flag suspicious information and escalate the file to the AML Compliance Officer.

Smith, Stern and Friedman - Real Estate Paralegal 6/2011-1/2012

Assist attorneys in drafting of purchase, sale and lease agreements, review legal descriptions and titles. Update attorney’s billing on amicus, prepare closing checklists, draft closing documents and prepare closing binders. Coordinate the closing process with client.

Law Office of Sam Gowans October 2010 – Present (as needed)

Part Time Paralegal (litigation, personal injury, insurance defense, real estate) Assist attorney in real estate transaction, drafting of contracts and lease agreements, review legal descriptions and titles, prepare lease abstracts. Prepare and distribute of closing binders. Prepare closing checklists and coordinate the closing process. Draft and proofread letters, memos. Maintain calendar/docket coordination, drafting of discovery documents. Update attorney billing on time slips, interact with clients on a daily basis to answer all questions/concerns regarding their case.

O’Bannon & Associates – Paralegal (Litigation, PI, Insurance Defense) 1/2010-6/2011

Update calendar docket for attorney.

Answer responses, send out demand letters.

Draft discoveries, prepare exhibit list.

Interview clients for PI cases, trial prep.

Assist attorney in Court.

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