Andrew Alves
Orange
Summary
I'm a self-motivated paralegal facilitates law office efficiency and effective case management. Offers broad spectrum of legal services under supervision of attorney. Manages highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Nationwide Court Services Inc.
05.2019 - Current
- Filed, faxed, copied and scanned documents and pictures into database.
- Provided proof of service and affidavits.
- Served court orders, including summonses and subpoenas.
- Responded quickly to client calls and inquiries, asking open-ended questions to deliver applicable information.
- Used FileMaker to input and maintain client data with high degree of accuracy.
- Recorded the time and place of delivery of each court order.
- Supported office needs including taking messages, scanning documents and routing business correspondence.
Real Estate Paralegal
Tai Law Firm, PLLC
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Wrote property descriptions for use in legal transactions.
- Assisted with the preparation of rental and purchase agreements, contracts and closing documents.
- Worked with a Bank Attorney on bank files that represents as the lender.
- Title analysis, Pre-CD, Final CD, Pre HUD and Final CDs.
- Obtaining final adjustments from title companies.
- Prepared forms needed for real estate transactions, including contracts, deeds, closing statements and leases.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with owner banks, non-owner banks, attorneys, mortgage lenders and builders.
Legal Assistant /File Clerk
Shaevitz & Shaevitz
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Implemented practical file system, promoting smooth data gathering and presentation creation.
- Retrieved requested files and delivered to appropriate personnel.
- Updated daily logs for tracking file movements.
- Scanned and filed forms, reports, correspondence and receipts.
- Reviewed files to check for complete and accurate information.
- Implemented new filing system and created updated forms.
- Assisted legal staff with collation and organization of case documentation and administrative tasks.
- Aided Paralegals by researching cases, preparing briefs, collecting data and interpreting legal information.
Real Estate Sales Agent
Coldwell Banker
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Counseled customers on market current status for residential and land markets.
- Identified potential buyers through cold calling.
- Applied various methods to build client base, including networking, email, and social media.
- Explained financial requirements and analytical data to potential buyers and sellers.
- Helped homeowners and homebuyers sell or purchase residential properties in New York City and Long Island areas.
- Advised sellers on making homes more appealing to buyers in competitive marketplace.
- Compared properties with similar, recently sold properties in neighboring areas to determine comparative market price.
- Monitored fulfillment of purchase contract terms.
- Prepared market analysis statistics and bid presentation for buyers and sellers.
- Scheduled home viewings with potential buyers.
- Developed extensive professional network with real estate investors.
- Advised prospective clients on current market activities.
Real Estate Assistant
NOA Development
02.2013 - 01.2016
- Located potential listings and set up meetings to capitalize on opportunities.
- Developed extensive professional network with real estate investors.
- Appraised property values.
- Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold-calling and closing deals.
- Prepared representation contracts, purchase agreements and closing statements.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with owner banks, non-owner banks, attorneys, mortgage lenders and builders.
- Conducted quarterly seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sales techniques.
Paralegal /File Clerk
The Law Offices Of Michael S. Lamonsoff Pllc
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Implemented practical file system, promoting smooth data gathering.
- Reviewed files to check for complete and accurate information.
- Responded quickly to client calls and inquiries, asking open-ended questions to deliver applicable information.
- Used SAGA to input and maintain client data with high degree of accuracy.
- Examined causes and remedies to torts, personal injury, and contracts, and scrutinized cases and claims, damages, losses, adjudication and settlement formalities.
- Consulted with clients, witnesses and legal professionals to define and document case details.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre Law
Briarwood College
Skills
- Team-oriented
- Legal research
- Microsoft office
- Microsoft outlook
- Westlaw
- E-Law
- SAGA
- Lexis Nexis
- File Maker
- Close IT (Real Estate Program)
Experience
["Real Estate Sales Agents"],[],["Paralegals and Legal Assistants"],["Paralegals and Legal Assistants"]
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Paralegal
Nationwide Court Services Inc.
05.2019 - Current
Real Estate Paralegal
Tai Law Firm, PLLC
01.2019 - 04.2019
Legal Assistant /File Clerk
Shaevitz & Shaevitz
03.2018 - 01.2019
Real Estate Sales Agent
Coldwell Banker
01.2016 - 03.2018
Real Estate Assistant
NOA Development
02.2013 - 01.2016
Paralegal /File Clerk
The Law Offices Of Michael S. Lamonsoff Pllc
10.2012 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Pre Law
Briarwood College
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