Cherrona Williams
Atlanta,USA
Summary
Results-driven legal administrator with extensive experience at Robert Half Associates, specializing in compliance and process improvement. Successfully managed high-value lease portfolios while delivering actionable insights that enhanced operational efficiency. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and adept at cross-functional leadership, ensuring accuracy in complex legal environments. Career goals include further advancing legal administration practices and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial/Franchise Document Analyst
Robert Half Associates
Atlanta, USA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Abstracted leases and contracts, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Managed lease documents and coordinated timely renewals.
- Collaborated in weekly meetings with business owners and managers, providing analysis and process improvement recommendations.
- Exercised independent judgment based on established policies and regulations.
Government Research Analyst
Robert Half Associates
Atlanta, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepared comprehensive written assessments and analyzed complex data for COVID-19's impact on essential and nonessential businesses.
- Researched local, federal, and state orders to track restrictions and identify revenue-impacting metrics.
- Participated in weekly strategic meetings, delivering actionable insights and recommendations.
Sr. Real Estate Paralegal
ARC Group
Atlanta, USA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Communicated with internal real estate teams regarding LOIs, purchase agreements, and landlord contacts.
- Coordinated with outside counsel for lease review and amendments.
- Prepared lease packets using DocuSign, and attended monthly real estate committee meetings; drafted non-renewal notices, estoppel certificates, and SNDAs with 100% accuracy.
- Managed a portfolio of leases exceeding $42.5M across various corporate locations.
Sr. Real Estate Paralegal
Aaron's Corporate Center
Atlanta, USA
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Maintained a portfolio of leases valued over $10M for corporate locations nationwide.
- Prepared purchase/sale agreements, leases, amendments, subleases, estoppel certificates, and ancillary legal documents.
- Reviewed and analyzed surveys, legal descriptions, and title evidence to resolve issues accurately.
- Managed approximately 150 bankruptcy cases monthly with complete accuracy and monitored PACER deadlines for key filings.
Executive Administrator
United States Army Reserves
, USA
01.2009 - 12.2019
- Provided administrative support in fiscal administration, training, property accountability, and personnel administration for 153 military personnel.
- Developed policies related to medical and personnel record management, admissions, births, deaths, and casualty reporting.
- Designed and managed a readiness program that improved operational effectiveness for domestic and global operations (78% success rate).
- Created monthly training schedules for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense with 85% participation.
Florida Foreclosure Paralegal
Johnson and Freeman Law Office
Atlanta, USA
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Ensured 100% compliance for all foreclosure types (CONV, FHA, VA), processing 500+ foreclosure security deeds via Pro-Law.
- Responded to over 2,000 attorney pleadings and coordinated billing and corrections involving retroactive payments and adjustments exceeding $25M.
Bankruptcy Paralegal (Contractor)
Wells Fargo Mortgage Corp / Aerotech Staffing
Raleigh, USA
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Monitored court dockets for updates on debtor bankruptcy cases and ensured CRM accuracy.
- Interpreted new bankruptcy laws to maintain compliance and expedite loan default collections.
- Prepared legal documents including complaints, motions, notices, affidavits, and defaults for trial preparations.
Bankruptcy Paralegal (Contractor)
Aaron's Inc. / Express Professional Staffing
Marietta, USA
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Evaluated legal documents and executed reaffirmation agreements to protect company interests in Chapters 7, 11, and 13 cases.
- Supported legal counsel with court bar and trial date management to ensure process efficiency.
- Advised store managers and attorneys on all bankruptcy-related actions and deadlines.
Redaction Paralegal (Contractor)
Aldridge and Connors LLP / Mahone Group
Atlanta, USA
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Verified and completed over 750 redaction action plans with full compliance.
- Conducted compliance audits and implemented corrective redaction measures.
- Revamped processes for resolving challenging redaction issues through advanced investigations and resolutions.
Bankruptcy Paralegal
McCalla Raymer / MR Default LLC / Promise Solutions
Atlanta, USA
01.2005 - 12.2010
- Supported staff attorneys by preparing legal documents, maintaining case files, and providing trial support.
- Created 75-100 bankruptcy files weekly using data from PACER, FileNet, and the National Data Center with flawless accuracy.
- Managed work assignments and reviewed trustee ledgers to resolve payment discrepancies.
Education
Paralegal Certification -
Emory University
Atlanta, GAMaster of Business Administration (MBA) - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Atlanta, GABachelor of Science - Sociology
Saint Leo University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Legal Administration & Writing
- Research & Analysis
- Investigations & Compliance
- Policy Implementation
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- PACER
- Westlaw
- Best-Case
- Pro-Law
- Lexis-Nexis
- National Data Center (NDC)
- MERS
- Relativity
- Bankruptcy Client Systems (MSP, LPS, CPI, VSI Console, Vendorscape)
- Odyssey eFileGA
- Peachcourt
- Clio
- CSCCA
- CaseAware/Trinigia
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Office 365
- Office 2010/2013/2016
- SharePoint
- DocuSign
- Surscan
Websites
Military Experience
United States Army Reserves, Various Locations, Executive Administrator, 01/2009, 12/2019, Provided administrative support in fiscal administration, training, property accountability, and personnel administration for 153 military personnel., Developed policies related to medical and personnel record management, admissions, births, deaths, and casualty reporting., Designed and managed a readiness program that improved operational effectiveness for domestic and global operations (78% success rate)., Created monthly training schedules for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense with 85% participation.
Legal Databases And Tools
- PACER
- Westlaw
- Best-Case
- Pro-Law
- Lexis-Nexis
- National Data Center (NDC)
- MERS
- Relativity
- Bankruptcy Client Systems (MSP, LPS, CPI, VSI Console, Vendorscape)
- Odyssey eFileGA
- Peachcourt
- Clio
- CSCCA
- CaseAware/Trinigia
Timeline
Commercial/Franchise Document Analyst
Robert Half Associates
01.2023 - 01.2024
Government Research Analyst
Robert Half Associates
01.2022 - 01.2023
Sr. Real Estate Paralegal
ARC Group
01.2022 - 12.2022
Sr. Real Estate Paralegal
Aaron's Corporate Center
01.2016 - 12.2020
Florida Foreclosure Paralegal
Johnson and Freeman Law Office
01.2013 - 12.2014
Bankruptcy Paralegal (Contractor)
Wells Fargo Mortgage Corp / Aerotech Staffing
01.2013 - 12.2013
Bankruptcy Paralegal (Contractor)
Aaron's Inc. / Express Professional Staffing
01.2012 - 12.2012
Redaction Paralegal (Contractor)
Aldridge and Connors LLP / Mahone Group
01.2012 - 12.2012
Executive Administrator
United States Army Reserves
01.2009 - 12.2019
Bankruptcy Paralegal
McCalla Raymer / MR Default LLC / Promise Solutions
01.2005 - 12.2010
Paralegal Certification -
Emory University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Saint Leo University
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