ILEANA M. MATTEO
Jupiter, Florida 33458
Cellular 561-***-****
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EXPERIENCE
ST JOHN ROSSIN PODESTA BURR & LEMME, PLLC West Palm Beach, Florida 03/2013- 10/2013
Paralegal
Perform title, property, tax and name searches
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Analyze all instruments affecting title for complaint preparation
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Title examination and preparation of all Lien Foreclosure Complaints
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Monitoring of maintenance assessments for condominium and homeowner associations in
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preparation for demand and notice of intent to foreclose letters
Skip traces and preparation of summonses for service of process
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Schedule/coordinate and prepare files for all litigation, lien foreclosure hearings and mediations
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Independent drafting of documents including motions, pleadings and orders
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Prepare and monitor all lien foreclosure sales from initial stage through completion of sale
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Responsible for monitoring concurrently active mortgage foreclosure actions and updating status
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reports
KAHANE & ASSOCIATES, P.A. Plantation, Florida 2008- 2012
Paralegal
Managed and maintained a client portfolio of over 300 cases including litigated files
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Prepared files for mortgage foreclosure litigation hearings and trials
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Ensured open lines of communication through various performance/maintenance reports
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Responsible for generating status reports, chronologies and daily status to client
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Demonstrated multi-tasking abilities in all aspects of the foreclosure process from Complaint
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through Sale
Maintained and monitored strict adherence to deadlines and timelines
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Entrusted with the preparation of Chronology Reports for all clients throughout the firm
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LAW OFFICES OF MARSHALL C. WATSON, P.A. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2004-2007
Paralegal
Handled a wide range of legal functions and activities
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Demonstrated multi-tasking abilities in the simultaneous support of various attorneys
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Established and maintained professional client relationships and portfolios of over 100 cases
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as part of the liaison nature of the position
Enhanced performance and efficiency by prioritizing tasks to accomplish maximum results
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Continuous development of knowledge in the field by keeping current on cases and court
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requirements
Provided support in all stages of foreclosure process from title examination through post sale
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LAW OFFICES OF DAVID J. STERN, P.A, Plantation, Florida 1994 - 1998
Paralegal
Busy, successful 250 employee law firm and Title Company specializing in Foreclosures, Bankruptcies
and Real Estate closings. Hired as a paralegal and gained extensive knowledge and experience.
Successfully achieved status of Assistant Manager. Participated in coordinating and handling the
company's growth and transitions.
Assisted manager in achieving maximum paralegal productivity, communication and teamwork.
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Staffed, managed and supervised paralegals and all other clerical support staff for higher
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productivity.
Monitored and evaluated paralegal performance to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
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Maintained time sensitive reports. Organized and processed reports to all clients.
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Ensured projects were following pre-set schedules in a timely manner.
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Trained existing personnel in the use of new computer programs provided and required by
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various clients.
Developed and maintained a reporting system for the managing attorney, including the tracking
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and status of case files.
Reviewed and analyzed client reports. Communicated status updates to clients and attorneys.
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Addressed client inquiries and was the liaison between the firm and government organizations.
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Direct personal contact with FHLMC and FNMA representatives. Solely and directly responsible
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for providing information and time sensitive reports.
Recruited and interviewed new employees.
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Created and submitted new job descriptions for available positions.
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Addressed general employee complaints and offered effective resolutions.
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Established and implemented a confidential complaint/reporting system regarding sexual
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harrassment issues.
Created and implemented a sexual harassment policy for the firm.
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EDUCATION
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Miami, Florida 1990
B.A., Psychology
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR PARALEGAL TRAINING, Atlanta, GA 1992
Certified Paralegal
An American Bar Association approved institution. Specialty in civil litigation with training in real estate,
probate, corporation, criminal litigation and legal research.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING & ASSOCIATIONS
Educator's Certificate - Dade County Public Schools, Miami, Florida, 1990 - 1995
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Westlaw Certificate- Advanced training in Westlaw - Westlaw Training Facility, Miami, Florida,
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1993
Personnel Law Certificate- Human Resources training - Barry University, Miami, Florida, 1990
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AFFILIATIONS
State of Florida Notary Public
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COMPUTER SKILLS
Knowledge and training in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, DoubleTime, ProPel, ProLaw,Fidelity- LPS,
Lenstar, Vendorscape, Trial Works, TABS, CaseAware and ATIDS.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Spanish, read and write both languages.