Sharon Tarango

Accounting Manager/Billing Specialist

Legal Compliance Manager

Albuquerque, NM • 505-***-****

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Qualifications

Summary

Paralegal with extensive experience in the field of foreclosure and bankruptcy law. Proven ability in leading paralegal teams to complete projects and tasks on time in fast-paced work environments. Areas of expertise include accounting management, client billing, and invoicing. Prepares and submits all legal documentation within deadline to maintain high operational efficiency. As a Compliance Manager, collaborates with staff to adhere to client guidelines and ensure high client satisfaction levels. Supports staff learning and success by creating and delivering training courses and workshops. Multitasker with excellent communications, project management, and problem-solving skills. Aspires to bring professional strengths to a new and challenging role in different areas of law.

Billing and Invoicing

Accounts Receivable (A/R)

File and Record Management

Auditing and Reporting

Paralegal Functions and Support

Client Relations and Communications

Teamwork & Leadership

Accounting Management

Payroll Management

Case Management

Legal Documentation

Legal Compliance Policies

Standard Operating Procedures

Staff Training and Mentoring

Career

Experience

Accounting Manager, Rose L. Brand & Associates PC, Albuquerque, NM (May 2017 – Present)

Collaborate with the litigation team to approve prebills, create and finalize invoices and invoice submission to clients.

Conduct billing audits to ensure timely invoice submissions to meet client billing deadlines.

Provide rebuttals to client invoice adjustments and denials within required deadline.

Communicate with clients to reconcile outstanding invoices, resolve disputes, and collect payment for services rendered.

Compile accounts receivable (AR) reports and submission to Firm President.

Monitor client alerts on billing requirements and adjust standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed.

Provide support in requesting extra legal fees from clients for additional work and troubleshoot aged requests.

Compliance Manager, Rose L. Brand & Associates PC, Albuquerque, NM (October 2014 – May 2017)

Developed and updated SOPs for the firm in compliance with state and federal bankruptcy and foreclosure laws.

Attended professional legal seminars and created training workshops and presentations for staff to maintain current knowledge of changing industry requirements.

Reviewed client scorecards and monitored staff in exercising corrective actions as necessary.

Responded to due diligences from clients in a timely manner.

Obtained a key client, researched all client guidelines and requirements, trained the team, and achieved 100% compliance, which also grew business by helping the firm receive more referrals from new clients.

Promoted an efficient work environment by identifying process issues, developing solutions for improvement, and offering constructive feedback to staff members.

Paralegal Team Leader, Rose L. Brand & Associates PC, Albuquerque, NM (October 2014 – May 2019)

Managed a five-member paralegal team and the foreclosure sales department. Opened client files, drafted and submitted default judgements, pleadings, and other filing documents.

Prepared a range of legal documentation and managed all correspondence.

Maintained the calendar of foreclosure sales and scheduled sale dates.

Reviewed court judgements and publication requirements for state statutes.

Coordinated and headed meetings with the team each week and monitored performance.

Reviewed dockets for each individual employee and resolved any issues in order to move forward on client files.

Ensured operational efficiency by identifying and implementing solutions to complete tasks within deadlines and helping other team members as needed.

Paralegal, J. Edward Hollington & Associates, Albuquerque, NM (March 2013 – October 2013)

Processed court filings, discoveries from opposing parties, and other documents.

Met regularly with attorneys and the legal assistant on a weekly basis.

Communicated with attorneys and clients to coordinate and schedule appointments.

Drafted deposition summaries.

Filed all court pleadings on time and with accuracy.

Previous Experience

Paralegal (March 2012 – March 2013) • Rose L. Brand & Associates PC, Albuquerque, NM

Litigation Paralegal (February 2009 – March 2012) • The Castle Law Group, LLC, Albuquerque, NM

Legal Assistant Paralegal Litigated Paralegal (December 2002 – February 2009) • Rose L. Brand & Associates PC, Albuquerque, NM

Professional

Training

Technical

Proficiencies

Paralegal Certificate, University of New Mexico (UNM) Continuing Education, Albuquerque, NM, May 2013

QuickBooks, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Prolaw, Counsel Link, Invoice Management, Serengeti-LEDES, I-Clear, Ascent, Equator, EVO

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