Mark Poliner

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Tarzana, ***56

Cell: 818-***-****

Home: 818-***-****

adq7tr@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

Experience in Contracts, Business Litigation, Securities, Consumer Law, Bankruptcy, Insurance, Real Estate, and Corporate Transactional. Extensive knowledge of court procedures and rules in State and Federal jurisdictions. Have appeared in court as Witness/Custodian of Record in Federal, Superior, and Small Claims Courts. Drafted Compliance Manuals. Have drafted contracts and agreements. Notary Public. California Business & Professions Code § 6450 Compliant.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows 10, Microsoft Office 2020, Adobe Acrobat, Abacus (Administrator), E-Discovery,

WORK EXPERIENCE

Easy Financial / Sunset Equity March 2021 - Present

Paralegal and Notary Public for a Real Estate Investment Firm

Drafted Contracts and Agreements

Drafted Compliance Manuals, Handbooks and Guides

Reviewed Contracts and Leases for Compliance to terms

Drafted Letters

Handled Cases in Federal Court and State Court

Maintained Attorney’s Calendar

Legal Research (Lexis and West Law)

Draft Complaints, Law and Motion, and Briefs

Trial Preparation, Motions in Limine, Trial Books, Witness Preperation

Propound and Respond to Discovery, Prepare and Coordinate Depositions

Leases, Collection of Rents, Unlawful Detainer, Quiet Title, and Civil Code § 2924m

WestPark Capital, Inc, Century City, CA January 2016 – March 2021

Paralegal and Notary Public for Inhouse Counsel for a Broker-Dealer

Handled Cases in Federal Court, and various Arbitration Forums such as JAMS and FINRA

Handled cases for State Courts in California, Florida, Colorado, New York, and Iowa

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration

Legal Research (Lexis and West Law)

Draft Complaints, Motions (Motions, Oppositions, and Sur Replies), and Briefs

Propound and Respond to Discovery, Prepare and Coordinate Depositions

Preparation of Exhibit Books and Trial Books for Mediation, Arbitration, and Trial

Maintained Attorney’s Calendar

Research for expert witnesses

Prepare trial books, subpoena witnesses and experts

Drafted Contracts and Agreements

EDGAR, SEC Filings, and FINRA

Corporate Formation, Fictitious Business Names, Secretary of State filings, FEIN/SEIN

Contract and Temporary August 2014 – January 2016

Paralegal and Notary Public for various Staffing Agencies

Sequoia Financial Services, Agoura Hills, CA July 2013 – August 2014

Paralegal and Notary Public with in-house attorneys supporting consumer litigation

Prepare case file, manage client documents and exhibits and coordinate with the Attorneys

Maintain Attorney calendar

Negotiate pre-litigation and post-litigation settlements

Prepare and file summons and complaints (e-file, PACER)

Legal Research (Westlaw and Lexis)

Calendar, Draft, and Serve Law and Motion

Negotiate pre-litigation and post-litigation Settlements and Stipulations

Prepare and file all legal documents including Law and Motion, Trial Preparation

Abstract of Judgment, Bank Levy, and Wage Garnishment

Propound and respond to Discovery requests (e-discovery)

Schedule Arbitration and Meditation and prepare hearing Briefs

Prepare trial books, Subpoena witnesses and Experts

Bank of America, Westlake Village, CA March 2012 – January 2013

Contractor (Aerotek) Loan Look-back Auditor

Review mortgage and consumer loans for adherence to established loan guidelines

Performing post-funding review of loan to assess compliance with client bank, regulatory and and investor guidelines

Identifying risk issues and potential misrepresentation

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Los Angeles, CA January 2006 – February 2012

Paralegal and Notary Public with in-house attorneys supporting consumer credit litigation

Provide legal support for civil litigation firm

Prepare and file summons and complaints

Draft Law and Motion, maintain Calendar and Perform Legal Research (Westlaw and Lexis)

Hearing and Trial Preparation

Prepare and filed CCP § 585 Default Judgment Packets

Skip-traced for address and asset location; File and Record Abstract of Judgments

Execute Wage Garnishments, Bank Levies, including Federal Employee and Military Garnishments

File Assignment Orders and Keepers for self-employed debtors

Negotiate Stipulations and Settlements

Testify at trials as Witness and Custodian of Records for Federal, Superior, and Small Claims Court

Appear at Arbitrations and Meditations

Liasion with internal and external attorney networks

Neustadt and Berriz, Westlake Village, CA July 2005 – October 2005

Paralegal and Notary Public for a personal injury firm

Interview potential clients, prepare case file, manage client documents and exhibits and coordinate with the Attorneys

Maintain Attorney calendar

Negotiate pre-litigation and post-litigation Settlements and Stipulations

Prepare and file all legal documents including Law and Motion, and Trial Preparation

Law Office of Scott R. Kamrath, Woodland Hills, CA March 2003 - June 2005

Paralegal and Notary Public for an insurance firm

Prepare and file Summons and Complaints

Discovery and Form Interrogatories, draft Law and Motion and Oppositions and perform legal research

Pro Hac Vice

Prepare and file CCP § 585 Default Judgment Packets

File and Record Abstract of Judgments and Judgment Liens on Personal Property

Abstract of Judgment, Bank Levy, and Wage Garnishment

Draft and file Bankruptcy Adversarial proceedings

Obtain and collect sister-state judgments

Law Office of Robert G. Winterbotham, Van Nuys, CA January 2002 - October 2002

Paralegal for a bankruptcy firm

Provide legal support for a bankruptcy firm

Manage client cases and coordinated them with the Attorneys

Prepare bankruptcy documents, pleadings and forms as needed

Prepare, file and serve all bankruptcy documents, including post-petition litigation

Price Law Group, Encino, CA June 1999 - January 2002

Collection Supervisor/Legal Assistant for a bankruptcy firm

Provide legal support for a bankruptcy firm

Manage client cases and coordinated them with the Attorneys

Prepare bankruptcy documents, pleadings and forms as needed

Prepare, file and serve all bankruptcy documents, including post-petition litigation

EDUCATION

National University, La Jolla, CA 2022 Bachelor Degree, Paralegal Studies

Associate Degree and Certificate, Los Angeles Mission College, Sylmar, CA 2002

Paralegal Studies Program

Deans List Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001, and Spring 2002

Lodge Management Certification Program

The five-course Lodge Management Certification Program is presented in an intensive one-day workshop. Courses include Program Planning; Lodge Finance; Hall Association Management; Membership Development; and Lodge Administration

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Wisdom Lodge #202, Free & Accepted Masons

Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

National Notary Association

Los Angeles Paralegal Association

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