Open To Work
Darcey E. Durant
Mount Dora,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented paralegal with a strong background in commercial real estate. Known for enhancing transaction efficiency through effective communication and meticulous document management. Ready to contribute expertise to support successful property transactions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
Akerman LLP
Orlando, FL
02.2019 - Current
- Managed complex commercial real estate transactions, including working with developers, builders and land banks,
- Conducted title searches and reviewed property documents to ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Prepared and filed closing documents for commercial real estate transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted attorneys in drafting purchase agreements, leases, and amendments to facilitate negotiations.
- Coordinated due diligence processes, including reviewing contracts, surveys, and environmental reports for potential risks.
- Managed communication between clients, lenders, and title companies to streamline transaction workflows.
- Oversaw the organization of case files and electronic document management systems to enhance retrieval efficiency.
- Improved internal processes by standardizing templates for legal documents, increasing efficiency across the team.
- Reduced errors in legal documents by meticulously proofreading and editing drafts before submission to clients or other parties.
- Performed meticulous title reviews to identify potential issues early in the transaction process, avoiding costly delays or complications later on.
- Collaborated with brokers, lenders, and title companies to facilitate smooth transactions and ensure accuracy of all documentation.
- Reviewed title exceptions, coordinated due diligence activities and reviewed and prepared sale and loan documents.
- Coordinated the execution of closing documents, ensuring all parties were informed about key deadlines and requirements.
- Enhanced communication between legal teams and other stakeholders by creating clear channels for updates on transaction progress.
- Contributed to the successful resolution of real estate disputes by gathering relevant documentation and assisting in case preparation.
- Organized client files efficiently for easy access to historical data during future transactions or litigation matters.
- Facilitated smooth completions of commercial real estate deals by coordinating document preparation among multiple parties involved in the transactions.
- Assisted attorneys in drafting and reviewing legal documents, contributing to seamless negotiations and transaction processes.
- Maintained an organized system for tracking deadlines, ensuring all tasks were completed on schedule and contributing to the overall efficiency of the transaction process.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior bankruptcies documents.
- Drafted and reviewed leases, purchase agreements, and closing documents to support real estate transactions.
Real Estate Paralegal
Storey Law Group, P.A.
Orlando, FL
04.2012 - 02.2019
- Managed both complex commercial real estate transactions, and residential transactions.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents required for a successful transaction, including closing checklists, deeds, mortgages and easements.
- Conducted title searches and analyzed property records to verify ownership and identify encumbrances.
- Front-facing with client communications, including real estate agents, brokers and lenders.
- Created "How To" notebook for junior paralegals, setting forth all requirements and duties for a real estate transaction.
- Responsible for keeping track of all critical dates and reminders for each transaction.
- Responsible for recording conveyance documents in a timely manner.
- Responsible for managing escrow accounts, under attorney supervision,
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05-2004
Skills
- Legal document preparation
- Property research
- Title examination and preparation proficiency
- Easements and Rights-of-way comprehension
- Deeds and conveyances mastery
- Liens and encumbrances identification
- Commercial transactions
- Real estate closings management
- Survey and plat analysis
- Closing assistance
- Settlement statements preparation
- Power of attorney preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Effective multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Proficient in MS office
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
Certification
Florida Registered Paralegal
Member of Florida Bar Florida Registered Paralegal Enrichment Committee
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
Responsible for closing multiple, complex real estate transactions, ranging from $500,000 to $89,000,000.00
Timeline
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
Akerman LLP
02.2019 - Current
Real Estate Paralegal
Storey Law Group, P.A.
04.2012 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Valencia College