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LEGAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Analytical Legal Assistant well-versed in legal research and documentation and exhibits professionalism by recognizing and adhering to policies. Offers clear and concise data based on creative and complex research findings. Fosters cooperative and supportive relationships with peers, superiors and clients to achieve complete client satisfaction. Highly motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Document preparation
  • Legal Research
  • Case Management
  • Foreclosure document review
  • Deed accuracy
  • Document accuracy
  • Data Entry
  • Advanced word processing
  • Exceptional telephone etiquette
  • Writing and editing
  • Official Notary of the Public
  • Client service and support
  • Legal/Court Processes
Work History
08/2019 to CurrentLegal AssistantCompany Name | City, State
  • Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
  • Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
  • Researched, monitored and informed firm of legal and industry developments and trends and articulated effects on practice and clients.
  • Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
  • Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
06/2018 to 07/2019Transaction CoordinatorCompany Name | City, State
  • Assembled important paperwork and disclosures for borrower.
  • Scheduled meetings and appointments and maintained well-organized master calendar.
  • Consistently ensured loan compliance with mortgage lending laws and regulations.
  • Prepared professional business correspondence on behalf of loan officer to obtain information and facilitate processing steps.
  • Supported loan processing by compiling applicant documentation such as credit reports, employment verifications and financial history paperwork.
  • Worked with Loan Officer to create application profile in system and review key information at various stages within process.
  • Liaised with clients to guide through loan closing process and skillfully handle any concerns.
  • Assisted with timely loan closing and funding activities with efficient management of task checklists.
  • Set up, stored and updated customer files, department records and regulatory paperwork.
02/2015 to 06/2018Document Control SpecialistCompany Name | City, State
  • Collected, sorted, prepared and digitized documents and accurately labeled documents within electronic systems for optimized retrieval.
  • Comply with requests to access files and keep logs of borrowed papers.
  • Conducted post-scanning quality assurance reviews, ensuring document conformance to quality and file format standards.
  • Created and managed up-to-date master list of archived files to facilitate their retrieval.
  • Developed new categories and fields for document storage working with department heads to ascertain record-keeping needs.
  • Operated complex manual and automated filing systems.
  • Monitor inventory of files, paper clips etc.
  • And report shortages.
  • Enter paperwork into an electronic system either by data entry or by using optical scanners.
  • Store all paperwork in designated places securing the important documents.
09/2007 to 02/2015Client Relations RepresentativeCompany Name | City, State
  • Drafted a variety of legal documents, including general correspondence, motions, briefs and settlement documents.
  • Filed all necessary pleadings with court clerks.
  • Gathered affidavits and additional formal statements for use as evidence in court.
  • Creating and maintaining strong channels of communication with clients in order to exceed retention goals necessary in providing effective customer service.
  • Specializing in production and compliance for an industry award winning Default Services department with regards to the foreclosure process.
  • Quality assurance and managing a multi-state Foreclosure portfolio for the judicial state of South Carolina and the non-judicial state of North Carolina.
  • Acknowledged customer issues and resolved their problems quickly and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to discuss market information and strategies.
Education
Midlands Technical College - Airport Campus, City, State
  • Majored in Accounting
Telecommunication ManagementDeVry University, City
  • Majored in Telecommunication Management
06/1998High School DiplomaDutch Fork High School, City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Midlands Technical College - Airport Campus
  • DeVry University
  • Dutch Fork High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Legal Assistant
  • Transaction Coordinator
  • Document Control Specialist
  • Client Relations Representative

Degrees

  • Telecommunication Management
    06/1998 High School Diploma

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