Pina Zabala
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Qualifications - Strong technical skills and the ability to learn concepts quickly. Personable and highly motivated; dedicated and focused. Excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Excellent team player. Knowledge of State and federal filing requirements as well as efiling with the Court and local County recording office.
Work Experience
March 2022 to present – Fidelity Processing/Kaplan Law
Real Estate Paralegal – Handle all residential real estate transactions from contract to close with minimal supervision. Daily email contact with clients, realtors, lenders, attorneys and title companies.
October 2021 to present – Koerner & Crane – Part time
Paralegal – Standard paralegal duties in various fields including but not limited to preparation of correspondence, emails, filing, scanning, preparation of pleadings, filing with Ecourts; heavy transcription.
September 2020 to February 2021 – Gianos & Phillips LLC
Handle all residential/commercial real estate transactions from contract to closing. Daily communication via email and phone with clients, attorneys, mortgage companies and title companies. Maintain calendar of relevant dates; maintain organized files; general legal assistant duties; and transcription.
May 2015 to June 2020 - Offices of Kirsten B. Ennis, LLC Bankruptcy paralegal; real estate paralegal; office administrator
Loan Modifications/Foreclosure Defense - Independent liaison between clients, attorneys, judicial chambers and mortgage companies to facilitate the successful completion of Loan Modification Applications and resolution of active Litigation files. Assist in client management including conducting phone interviews, calendar coordination and inquiry resolution; conduct detailed analysis of client financials to determine eligibility for government and private loan programs; preparation and submission of applications for loss mitigation alternatives; draft correspondence, memorandums, pleadings, reports and other legal documents between attorneys, clients and third parties; foreclosure defense; general legal assistant duties. Efiling with State Court.
Bankruptcy Paralegal–Preparation of Chapter 13 petitions and plans; drafting and efiling legal documents in connection with same; daily processing of I-Got-Notices; review of all documents filed with the Bankruptcy Court for our cases; set tasks and resolve any issues regarding same; daily update and organized Court calendar for all hearings; complete daily tasks on time in a fast-paced environment.
Real Estate Paralegal–Handle all residential/commercial real estate transactions from contract to closing. Daily communication via email and phone with clients, attorneys, mortgage companies and title companies. Maintain calendar of relevant dates; maintain organized files; general legal assistant duties. Office Administrator–Delegate tasks to appropriate staff and ensure work is being completed; maintain operating and trust accounts; daily bank deposits; pay all invoices; reconcile monthly bank statements.
November 2014 to May 2015 Shamy, Shipers & Lonski
Real Estate Paralegal - Handled all residential/commercial real estate transactions from contract to closing. Daily communication via email and phone with clients, attorneys, mortgage companies and title companies. Maintain calendar of relevant dates; maintain organized files; general legal assistant duties.
June 2008 to June 2014 Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. –
Legal Assistant – Handled all communications with clients, attorneys, and judicial chambers; preparation of pleadings and bankruptcy petitions; e-filing with the Bankruptcy Court; transcription; maintain organized files.
January 2005 to June 2008 Becker Meisel, LLC
Real Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Handle all residential/commercial real estate transactions from contract to closing. Daily communication via email and phone with clients, attorneys, mortgage companies and title companies. Preparation of pleadings and bankruptcy petitions; e-filing with the Bankruptcy Court; maintain organized files; general legal assistant duties. Core
Qualifications Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, Best Case, I-Got-Notices, Chaos Intellect and billing system Experience with Internet Research and Search Engines, as well as social media Critical Thinker, Detail Oriented, Client Relations, Professional Demeanor, Multi-Task Management, Excellent Qualitative Skills, Problem Solving
Education and Training Paralegal Certificate –Boston University
Bankruptcy Certification –George Washington University