AI Magazine Issue 11 2018

30 Acquisition International - Issue 11 2018 CJC Judgment and Paralegal Services is an independent legal and financial services company located in New York in the Finger Lakes Region. Recently, we profiled the firm and spoke to owner, Christa Centolella to discover more about the award-winning services that CJC Judgment and Paralegal Services provides to their clients. ince inception, CJC Judgment and Paralegal Services have been providing support services to those who are unable to afford or do not have access to traditional legal and financial services. CJC Judgment and Paralegal Services also supports attorneys and other legal professionals with their in-house legal practice needs, as well as assisting small businesses and companies with their everyday business and funding needs. In addition to this, the firm educates individuals with knowledge and the understanding on how to protect themselves both legally and financially through personalised service and products. Christa begins by going into detail about what sets CJC Judgment and Paralegal Services apart from their competitors, marking them out at the best possible option for their clients. “First of all, not many paralegals are out on their own. Period. Generally, one is overseen by a hiring attorney. In my case, attorneys are one of my general clients, so I provide my services as a contractor to many different sized legal firms. However, I do have businesses and regular clientele such as Lenders, Title Companies, Landlords, Property Management companies, etc. that will hire me for some of my signature services: Judgment Enforcement, Signing Agent Services (Notary Public), Court Research and Process Serving. You must be careful on what services you tend to offer, and you have to know your parameters and your state laws. Secondly, my business model appeals to consumers and all businesses who do not have time or resources to get certain necessary Contact: Christa Centolella Company: CJC Judgment and Paralegal Services, Auburn New York, NY 13021, USA Telephone: 001 315 256 0601 Web Address: www.cjcparalegal.com Providing a Solution S WR180023 tasks done. As such, I am providing an intermediary service. I help with alternative solutions to financial and legal scenarios, to achieve the desired solution that they are seeking.” When discussing the remarkable achievements both the company and herself have had over the years, Christa explains to us how she builds upon her success with every project undertaken and every client that they work with. “By trying to provide the best customer service within my ability, as well as being 100% transparent and clear about expectations on both sides, it minimises confusion and future communication issues.” Speaking of success, Christa was awarded the accolade Most Influential Woman in Paralegal Services - North East USA. On the back of this win, Christa is keen to reveal what she believes are the secrets behind her remarkable success. “It is a wonderful feeling knowing that I have been recognised by businesses and the consumer community around me and the places I serve. I have put a lot of time into networking both offline and online for years and it is starting to pay off, not just monetarily but in the satisfaction of the whole process. I simply love what I do and serving the people around me. “There are so many businesses out there, that receiving a recognition award helps to give peace of mind to the consumer/business when they come to you with their needs. They want to be assured that they are placing their business in trustworthy and reputable hands that will take it from start to finish.” Looking ahead to what the future holds, Christa signs off by revealing the exciting plans which lie in the pipeline for both Christa and CJC Judgment and Paralegal Services. “Moving forward, I am currently expanding to include other affiliate partners from across New York with my profit-sharing model, and eventually I hope to open this nationwide. A lot of what I generate goes back into my business, not just for operating but also for developing new processes and future products in the making.” “There are so many businesses out there, that receiving a recognition award helps to give peace of mind to the consumer/business when they come to you with their needs. They want to be assured that they are placing their business in trustworthy and reputable hands that will take it from start to finish.”