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Deanna Robertson

Dallas,Texas

Summary



Legal professional with experience in supporting attorneys, corporate legal teams, asset management, accounting and property management. Skilled in managing and maintaining database, drafting legal documents, and conducting research. Strong focus on team collaboration, reliable under changing needs, and results-driven. Known for communication skills, organizational abilities, and confidentiality.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant/ Retail Leasing Coordinator / Commercial Lease Administrator

Macerich (REIT Company)
01.2014 - Current
  • Assist with all aspects of leasing agreements.
  • Review and analyze rents, sublease, renewals, taxes, and property expenses
  • Prepare distribute, and oversee the execution of new leases, renewals, terminations, estoppels, assignments, subleases, transfers and relocation agreements.
  • Assigned to approximately 60 Tenants.
  • Prepare summary report of contractual terms
  • Primary point of contact for outside counsel, brokers, tenants
  • Update Yardi, I-manage and Retail Manager with lease terms and status
  • Monitor, maintain, track and respond to all accounting requests
  • Maintain current and accurate customer contact information and distribution lists
  • Maintain clean and accurate filing system of all orders and supporting documentation
  • Reviewed, edited, and proofread documents for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting
  • Multiple positions during tenure
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.

Administrative Assistant to VP and General Counsel

Grand Homes
10.2013 - 01.2014
  • Kept calendar and organized meetings
  • Responsible for responding to all demands, better business bureau correspondence, and legal matters
  • Responsible for bill payment and invoice reconciliation
  • Responsible for reviewing contracts
  • Entity maintenance (renewal, dissolution)
  • Assisted accounting and HR departments to ensure timely completion of company goals
  • Back up receptionist
  • Temporary position

Administrative Legal Assistant

Marinosci Law Group/ Marinosci and Baxter
05.2011 - 06.2013
  • Reviewed all documents contained in title search for certification and clearance.
  • Developed a working relationship with courts, clients, debtors and attorneys.
  • Analyzed client balance sheets for auditing purposes.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss the progress of cases.
  • Acted as first point of contact for all clients.
  • Assisted up to 4 lawyers at a time.
  • Reviewed, edited, and proofread filings for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
  • Managed accounts and records of clients with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
  • Prepared title opinion and all documents for filing
  • Researched multiple data base systems through county websites for multiple states.
  • Handled any and all issues related to title clearance
  • Shared all office duties including mail sorting, answering phone, scanning, and faxing.

Real Estate Closing Agent

Shapiro and Ingle. LLC
05.2005 - 04.2011
  • Primary contact for clients with miscellaneous inquiries regarding their property rights and liaison between purchaser, seller, lender, and real estate agent.
  • Effectively processed high volume of closing packages to ensure timely settlement.
  • Researched information to aid in attorney opinion for resolution
  • Ensure payment/process and awareness of liens
  • Responsible for all disbursements and records
  • Oversaw and organized all involved parties to facilitate clear communication and resolution
  • Research of title work on property prior to purchase; including but not limited to title searching
  • Actively worked to market and develop larger client base for firm.
  • Produced legal documents, including contracts and real estate closing statements.
  • Worked as a team with attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.2004

Skills

  • Strong communication abilities in writing and speaking
  • Computer savvy
  • Maintains finesse under pressure
  • Collaborative and team-oriented
  • Accurate and detailed
  • Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to prioritize and complete large volume of tasks in timely manner
  • Strong relationship building and net-working skills
  • Employee training and development

Timeline

Legal Assistant/ Retail Leasing Coordinator / Commercial Lease Administrator

Macerich (REIT Company)
01.2014 - Current

Administrative Assistant to VP and General Counsel

Grand Homes
10.2013 - 01.2014

Administrative Legal Assistant

Marinosci Law Group/ Marinosci and Baxter
05.2011 - 06.2013

Real Estate Closing Agent

Shapiro and Ingle. LLC
05.2005 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of North Carolina - Charlotte

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