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Barbara Unell

Webster

Summary

Accomplished Senior Paralegal specializing in real estate transactions. Expertise in conducting thorough title searches and preparing closing packages. Detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal, with extensive experience in legal document preparation. Proven ability to manage client communications in real estate transactions.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Paralegal

Pheterson Spatorico LLP
Rochester
03.2025 - 12.2025
  • Real Estate Mortgage Banking

Sr Paralegal

Boylan Code LLP
Rochester
03.1978 - 02.2025
  • Drafted legal documents real estate transactions.
  • Conducted title searches to verify property ownership and liens.
  • Assisted attorneys in preparing for client meetings.
  • Communicated with clients, and vendors regarding transactions.
  • Prepared and filed legal documents with county clerks offices accurately.
  • Wrote property descriptions for use in legal transactions.
  • Assisted in preparing closing packages and handled post-closing matters.
  • Coordinated with title companies to ensure timely delivery of title policies.
  • Facilitated communications between clients, lenders and attorneys.
  • Monitored the progress of real estate closings to ensure deadlines were met.
  • Drafted closing documents for review by attorneys.
  • Assisted in the preparation of loan documentation packages for lenders.
  • Reviewed and organized real estate documents, including title commitments, surveys, deeds and mortgages.
  • Supervised the Title department.
  • Supervised the Collections Litigations.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Collections Program

RIT
Rochester, NY
12-1979

Graduate Certificate - Legal Assistance Program

Rochester Business Inst
Rochester, NY
05-1979

Graduate Certificate - Accounting

Rochester Business Institute
Rochester
05-1961

Skills

  • Real estate documentation
  • Title searching
  • Property law knowledge
  • Legal research
  • Client management
  • Document preparation
  • Title insurance processing
  • Attention to detail
  • Closing support
  • Real estate transactions experience
  • Settlement statements preparation
  • Legal document preparation
  • Notary public certification
  • Closing coordination proficiency
  • Residential real estate insight
  • Deed preparation proficiency

Timeline

Real Estate Paralegal

Pheterson Spatorico LLP
03.2025 - 12.2025

Sr Paralegal

Boylan Code LLP
03.1978 - 02.2025

Graduate Certificate - Collections Program

RIT

Graduate Certificate - Legal Assistance Program

Rochester Business Inst

Graduate Certificate - Accounting

Rochester Business Institute
Barbara Unell