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Contract negotiations and approval, FOIA request, author binding legal opinions, prosecution of City criminal matters, litigation experience, and draft ordinances. Provides legal counsel to the City Police Department, City Clerk, City Council and City Staff; provide legal advice to guide City policies, decisions and activities; represents the City at various court levels in civil, criminal, and administrative hearings; drafts and interprets City ordinances. Researches, interprets, and applies… Show more Contract negotiations and approval, FOIA request, author binding legal opinions, prosecution of City criminal matters, litigation experience, and draft ordinances. Provides legal counsel to the City Police Department, City Clerk, City Council and City Staff; provide legal advice to guide City policies, decisions and activities; represents the City at various court levels in civil, criminal, and administrative hearings; drafts and interprets City ordinances. Researches, interprets, and applies statutes, ordinances, court decisions and legal opinions in the preparation of memoranda, briefs and cases. Show less

Conducted research, drafted reports, updated scholarship information and provided support services for students, Deans and administrative assistants.

Handled diverse civil cases ranging from Landlord/Tenant to Family Law. Conducted legal research. Drafted legal briefs, opinion letters and motions. Interviewed new clients. Prepared Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney and Medical Powers of Attorney.

Traveled extensively across the United States to estimate structural damage to insured property due to storm activity. Investigated and processed insurance claims filed by policyholders and claimants. Interviewed insured, claimant and witnesses to gather pertinent information. Handled and processed automobile and home owner insurance claims. Handled property claims involving damage to buildings and structures. Inspected property damage to determine extent of damages. Verified that coverage… Show more Traveled extensively across the United States to estimate structural damage to insured property due to storm activity. Investigated and processed insurance claims filed by policyholders and claimants. Interviewed insured, claimant and witnesses to gather pertinent information. Handled and processed automobile and home owner insurance claims. Handled property claims involving damage to buildings and structures. Inspected property damage to determine extent of damages. Verified that coverage applied through insurance policy. Evaluated damages to ascertain compensation amount. Reviewed police reports, photographs and statements. Evaluated all information to determine how claim should be handled. Negotiated with insured, claimant and other insurance companies to settle claims. Worked with attorneys to defend insurer's position. Issued payout amounts up to $10.000.00. Show less

Attracted potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggested information about products and services. Opened customer accounts by recording account information. Maintained customer records by updating account information. Resolved product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution… Show more Attracted potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggested information about products and services. Opened customer accounts by recording account information. Maintained customer records by updating account information. Resolved product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution. Maintained financial accounts by processing customer adjustments. Recommended potential products or services to customers by collecting customer information and analyzing customer needs. Contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed. Show less

Provided support to loan officer and underwriter teams by ensuring the timely, judicious and accurate processing of mortgages. Reviewed and verified borrowers’ income, credit reports, employment histories, property appraisals and title insurance information to prepare loan applications for underwriting submittal. Ensured compliance with company policies, underwriting guidelines and lending-program requirements. Conforming & Nonconforming Loans, FRMs, ARMs, GPMs, Jumbo Loans, Fannie Mae &… Show more Provided support to loan officer and underwriter teams by ensuring the timely, judicious and accurate processing of mortgages. Reviewed and verified borrowers’ income, credit reports, employment histories, property appraisals and title insurance information to prepare loan applications for underwriting submittal. Ensured compliance with company policies, underwriting guidelines and lending-program requirements. Conforming & Nonconforming Loans, FRMs, ARMs, GPMs, Jumbo Loans, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Guidelines, FHA, VA, USDA Rural Development Loans. Show less