real estate paralegal resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Professional Summary
Skilled Real Estate Paralegal proficient in property research and records acquisition. Prepares documents, gathers information and transmits files. Well-versed in Microsoft, Excel, Soft Pro, Pro Trust, Juris, Juris Suite, Outlook, Time Matters, PC Law, Quick Books, with expertise in Paralegal Work.
Skills
Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving
Deposition Briefings
Critical Thinking
Microsoft Office
Case Summaries
Conflict Resolution
Legal Correspondence
Legal Research
CaseMap
Project Organization
Employee Training
Legal and Court Processes
Business Planning
Schedule Coordination
Document Preparation
Data Confidentiality
Billing Statements
Court Policies and Programs
Inventory Management
Civil Law
Case Management
Quality Control
Presentations and Public Speaking
Client Support
IRS Filings
Proofreading and Editing
Data Archiving
Administrative Support
Court Document Filing
Team Building
Meeting Preparation
Commercial Litigation
Dependable and Reliable
Customer Service
Appointment Setting
Criminal Law
Task Prioritization
Work History
REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL, 12/2019 - Current Burr & Forman Llp – Jacksonville, FL,
Contact loan officer, borrower and realtors to schedule closing
Prepare Preliminary and Final Closing Disclosures, HUD Statements and Contracts
Assist Attorney with Title Search and Title Opinion Letters
Obtain Mortgage Payoffs and prorated taxes
Prepare Deed and Closing Packet Documents
Worked with Chicago Title Insurance Company and Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Work with all parties to solve any issues with a closing
Gathering signatures of all parties involved
Recording of Documents and disbursing of checks and returning executed closing packet.
Worked Remotely From Home
Handling of Delinquent Property Taxes, filing pleadings and scheduling of court dates
Tracked and processed easement documents in accordance with policies and applicable laws.
Prepared legal property descriptions for use in transactions.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Prepared motions and pleadings.
Organized contracts and closing documents for rentals and purchases.
Used public databases such as Title Searcher, U S Title Searcher and Lexis Nexis to conduct research.
Aided 5 legal crews by researching records and documents for case details.
Identified appropriate judicial decisions relevant to cases.
Managed billable hour tracking, client invoicing and schedules for 5-attorney office.
Drafted key legal documents for judicial review.
Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Reviewed title exceptions, coordinated due diligence activities and reviewed and prepared sale and loan documents.
Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
Developed and managed up to 50 real estate cases simultaneously.
Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, Closing Disclosure and HUD Statements.
Handled filings and coordinated court activities.
Revised and finalized letters, pleadings and memos.
Conducted skip traces to obtain case participant information.
Reviewed and interpreted surveys and deeds.
Maintained complex files for short sales, foreclosures and traditional real estate transactions.
Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
PARALEGAL/ REAL ESTATE/ SECRETARY/OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER, 07/1991 - 10/2019 Stripe – New York, NY,
Assisted Attorneys with preparation of Pleadings, Briefs, and Research for Family Law, Criminal, Trust, Corporations and Entities.
Worked with Bank, Borrowers, Realtors Attorneys on scheduling and preparing necessary documents for commerical and residential closings
Legal Research
Financial and Estate Planning
Worked Remotely From Home
Title Searches and Title Opinion Letters
Managed Office Trust Account, bank deposits, payroll taxes and bookkeeping for office income taxes
Prepared Legal Briefs
Assist Attorney and attended Court with attorney
Client Invoicing thru PC Law
Managed costs and billing and resolved financial discrepancies effectively through organizational management of account information using PC Law and Quick Books.
Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.
Initiated timely project management within budget constraints for multi-faceted problems concerning executive leaders.
Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
Managed 2 employees with continuous coaching and mentoring.
Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Completed weekly payroll for 2 employees and two attorneys.
Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
Developed highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Coordinated travel accommodations, agenda, and transportation for staff and out-of-town visitors.
Triaged incoming calls on multi-line phone system and directed to departments based on customer needs.
Aggregated and prepared documentation and reports for office meetings, distribution and filing.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
Drafted responses for exceptions on foreclosure procedural errors.
Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules for 2 attorney office.
Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
Created and implemented policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
Directed and coordinated service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions for several legal professionals.
Established law library database accuracy by maintaining legal records to regulate disparities and perform updates.
Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw, and print sources.
Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
Trained and managed 2 employees in best practices and protocols to realize maximum productivity.
Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling, and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
Legal Assistant, 04/1990 - 04/1991 Keeton Law Offices – City, STATE,
Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients in English.
Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
Assessed real and personal property inventory for estate planning.
Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
Clarksburg High School
Lexington High School
Job Titles Held:
REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL
PARALEGAL/ REAL ESTATE/ SECRETARY/OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER