Chelsea Wagner
Lake Worth,Florida
Summary
Results-driven Commercial Real Estate Paralegal Specialist with 16+ years of experience in mid-to-large firms. Known as the "Air Traffic Control" for high-volume transactions, orchestrating multi-million-dollar property deals and spearheading complex due diligence for national commercial portfolios. Proven ability to optimize workflows and enhance operational efficiency by up to 20% using advanced legal technology.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Transaction Coordinator
Elevated Transaction Management (ETM)
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
12.2024 - Current
- Manage end-to-end commercial and residential closings, streamlining complex contract-to-post-close workflows.
- Coordinate high-volume real estate transactions, serving as "Air Traffic Control" for agents and attorneys to ensure smooth closings.
- Conduct meticulous ALTA settlement statement audits and thorough title/survey examinations to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Commercial Paralegal / Closer & Escrow Officer
Lippes Mathias LLP
West Palm Beach, FL
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed end-to-end escrow processes for complex commercial closings, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Orchestrated private equity real estate and finance transactions, successfully resolving intricate title defects to facilitate transactions.
- Leveraged Qualia and iManage to ensure 100% data accuracy in a high-volume environment.
Commercial Real Estate & Corporate Law Paralegal
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L.
Boca Raton, Florida
06.2021 - 02.2025
- Facilitated 300+ complex commercial and high-value residential transactions collectively valued at over $775 Million.
- Conducted in-depth title and survey analysis for national commercial portfolios, ensuring compliance and reducing potential legal risks.
- Optimized transaction management systems to enhance tracking and efficiency by 18%, streamlining workflow for complex transactions.
Commercial & Municipal Real Estate Legal Assistant
Jones Foster P.A.
West Palm Beach, Florida
05.2017 - 02.2021
- Drafted and redlined complex legal documents, including Purchase/Sale Agreements and Leases, achieving 100% accuracy.
- Coordinated legal operations for Managing Attorney and Practice Group Chair, facilitating transactions over $250 Million annually.
- Managed monthly billing cycles for 600+ active clients, minimizing discrepancies by 40%.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Palm Beach State College
Boca RatonSkills
- Transaction management
- Escrow coordination
- Contract drafting
- Settlement auditing
- Compliance analysis
- Risk assessment
- Title examination
- Workflow optimization
- Legal research
Timeline
Commercial Paralegal / Closer & Escrow Officer
Lippes Mathias LLP
04.2025 - 12.2025
Lead Transaction Coordinator
Elevated Transaction Management (ETM)
12.2024 - Current
Commercial Real Estate & Corporate Law Paralegal
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L.
06.2021 - 02.2025
Commercial & Municipal Real Estate Legal Assistant
Jones Foster P.A.
05.2017 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Palm Beach State College