Legal Assistant Clerk resume example with 7 years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary
Diligent administration professional capable of completing thorough, efficient and highly accurate research and reporting on historical records and digital data. Proficient in property titles, loan processes, and legal judgments. Expert Microsoft Office user with good recordkeeping, organizational and time management abilities.
Skills
MS Office
Legal jargon knowledge
Proofreading
Public speaking
West Law Next, West Law, Lexis Nexis and Bloomberg familiarity
Dispute arbitration
Opinion drafting
Contract law
Case analysis
Contract negotiation
Corporate law
Case management
Administrative skills, Litigation
Alpha, Market research
Arbitration, Marketing
Bloomberg, MS Office
Case management, Negotiations
Closing, Networking
Cold calling, Next
Conferences, Office administration
Contracts, Organizing
Contract negotiation, Organizational
Criminal Justice, Policies
Clients, Processes
Database, Proofreading
Documentation, Proposals
Drafting, Public speaking
Economics, Purchasing
Senior management, Reading
Filing, Real Estate
Finance, Research
Financials, Sales
Forms, Sales plans
Leadership, Written
Law, Writer
Legal
Legal documents
Researches law
Legal research
Lexis Nexis
Work History
Legal Assistant Clerk, 05/2019 - Current Funkhouser Real Estate Group – Elkton, VA,
Prepares legal drafts by assembling and organizing information for legal forms and documents, including complaints, declarations, discovery requests, responses, and other pleadings
Researches law by studying laws, statutes, constitutions, regulations, court opinions, including precedents and reasoning, and trends using standard print texts and computers; preparing legal memoranda
Prepared closing disclosures, post-closing records and disbursements
Prepared property reports
Identified title encumbrances and detailed plans for correcting issues and clearing titles for planned changes
Real Estate Sales Provide guidance and assist sellers and buyers in marketing and purchasing property for the right price under the best terms
Determine clients' needs and financials abilities to propose solutions that suit them
Reviewed market research data and changes sales plans accordingly
Communicated between buyers and sellers about property transactions
Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations
Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling
Prepared and organized documents for co-op board interviews
Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties
Legal Assistant, 05/2016 - 11/2018 Thomas Weiss & Associates, Real Estate Law – City, STATE,
Assist with review and drafting of agreements, performing legal research, Maintaining legal files and management of contracts database, and Supporting transactional negotiations and drafting efforts
Handled the filing systems for both short and traditional real estate transactions
Supported the administration and research processes for civil litigation cases
Conducted thorough inventories and arranged in-depth appraisals of property for estate planning purposes
Compiled documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, motions to court and trial exhibits
Composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management, and reviewed all documentation to reduce errors
Prepared meeting minutes and edited subcontractor proposals, project transmittals and memorandums for organizational support
Compiled lists of mortgages, contracts and other documents pertaining to titles
Established and maintained productive working relationships with staff to resolve operational difficulties and to promote interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to customer service provision
Maintained material and stock levels consistent with business requirements while meeting target capital objectives
Legal Intern/ Legal Assistant, 05/2014 - 05/2016 Law Offices Of David Glick – City, STATE,
Assisting lawyers in preparing for transactional closings, depositions, and conferences
Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors
Prepared written correspondence for the attorneys
Organized contracts and closing documents for rentals and purchases
Tracked and processed easement documents in accordance with policies and applicable laws
Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings
Education
Bachelor of Science: legal studies (Pre-Law), Expected in - St. John's University - , GPA: Member of Legal Society, Criminal Justice Association, Economics & Finance Society, Phi Alpha Delta, Member of National leadership Honor Society, National Society of Leadership and Success. Reading High School, Reading Pennsylvania, Dean's List 2013 - 2018
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