DEVIN SOLOMON
Somerville,Alabama
Summary
Self-motivated collaborator with a proven track record of navigating diverse needs, optimizing processes, and consistently surpassing expectations within collaborative team environments. A dedicated and meticulous individual set to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in accounting on December 2, 2023, bringing forth a strong work ethic, effective communication, and adept task prioritization skills. Poised to contribute these attributes to a legal assistant role or an accounting position, leveraging academic knowledge and practical acumen to drive organizational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CLOSER
TITLE UNLIMITED, LLC
04.2022 - Current
- Prepare Real Estate documents for closings such as Powers of Attorney, Affidavits, Title Commitments, and Deeds
- Timely and professionally communications with lenders, agents, buyers, and sellers
- Act as backup support for Closing Coordinator
- Preparing settlement statements, closing disclosures, and lender packages
- Assist in obtaining seller's authorizations, payoffs, etc
- Assist in obtaining documentation for title curative items
- Coordinate with customers and clients for closing date and time
- Conduct closing meetings with clients
- Submit documentation for loans requiring funding approval
- Balancing the accounting log for each file and preparing for disbursement
- Post-closing functions including, but not limited to, policy preparing and delivery, package return to lender or to branch services
- Possess the ability to consistently close a minimum of 40 files per month
- Adheres to company policies and guidelines
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments, and events for executives
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and office management systems
- Drafted and edited professional emails, letters, and other communications.
SENIOR ESCROW OFFICER
FOUNDATION TITLE & ESCROW SERIES, LLC
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepare Real Estate documents for closings such as Powers of Attorney, Affidavits, Title Commitments, and Deeds
- Timely and professionally communications with lenders, agents, buyers, and sellers
- Act as backup support for Jr
- Escrow Officer
- Preparing settlement statements, closing disclosures, and lender packages
- Assist in obtaining seller's authorizations, payoffs, etc
- Assist in obtaining documentation for title curative
- Coordinate with customers and clients for closing date and time
- Conduct closing meetings with clients
- Submit documentation for loans requiring funding approval
- Balancing each file and preparing for disbursement
- Post-closing functions including, but not limited to, policy preparing and delivery, package return to lender or to branch services
- Possess the ability to consistently close a minimum of 40 files per month
- Adheres to company policies and guidelines
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and office management systems
- Drafted and edited professional emails, letters, and other communications.
- Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
- Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
- Returned executed loan packages to lender for review and approval in accordance with lender instructions.
- Set up escrow transactions, processed deposits and mailed out forms and preliminary title reports for review.
- Followed-up on status of releases, policies, and return of recorded documents.
- Forwarded title clearing documentation to title officer for approval.
- Followed industry standard escrow procedures and maintained awareness of regulations governing escrow process.
- Communicated requirements and title exception information to clients.
- Prepared and delivered projected HUD-1 settlement statements to lender upon request.
- Reviewed escrow accounting reports and resolved outstanding check or open file balance issues.
- Checked signatures and legal descriptions for accuracy and integrity.
- Managed real estate closing process in compliance with applicable standards and legal requirements.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
MARTINSON AND BEASON, P.C.
04.2015 - 04.2021
- Prepare files for different Attorneys using electronic filing system
- Prepare Real Estate documents for closings such as Powers of Attorney, Affidavits, Title Commitments, and Deeds
- Prepare files and orders for title work for Real Estate Department
- Prepare Estate Planning Documents such as Will's, Powers of Attorney, and Advanced Health Care Directives
- Assist the office manager with issuing firm checks when she is out of the office
- Verified receipts, ensuring compliance with company policies and guidelines
- Assist the receptionist with answering phones, covering the front desk area, and greeting clients when she is away
- Generated and issued billing invoices to clients in a timely manner
- Correspond with Realtors, Buyers, Sellers, and Lenders regarding information for closings
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
- Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling.
- Order payoffs for closings per Lender's request
- Assist multiple Attorneys with contacting clients to schedule meetings
- Coordinated internal and external communication along with scheduling and calendar management
- Maintained an organized and efficient office environment
- Utilized Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other office software
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and office management systems
- Drafted and edited professional emails, letters, and other communications.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Experience reviewing customer contracts and purchase orders for accurate invoicing.
- Submission of accurate and timely customer invoices.
OPTICAL SCANNER
FAMILY SECURITY CREDIT UNION
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Prepared file packets for entry into optical imaging system by removing staples, paper clips, duplicate forms and forms not needed
- Scanned file packets into optical imaging system
- Matched corresponding paperwork to accounts
- Indexed batches of data once scanned into the imaging system.
- Gathered, sorted and scanned documents to enter into computer system.
- Labeled digital files and document details using predetermined naming conventions.
- Carefully reviewed all documents and reports for completeness and accuracy.
TELLER
FAMILY SECURITY CREDIT UNION
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Balanced daily cash deposits and bank vault inventory with a zero-error rate
- Processed cash withdrawals
- Researched and resolved customer issues on personal savings, checking and lines of credit accounts
- Supplied tellers with coin and currency as needed
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.
- Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Demonstrated ability in cash application processes.
- Proficient in reconciling daily cash receipts to bank accounts and Accounts Receivable.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
LEGAL ASSISTANT, RECEPTIONIST AND RUNNER
RAHMATI LAW FIRM
07.2012 - 11.2014
- Prepared affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence
- Organized and maintained documents in paper or electronic filing system
- Prepared legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, and contracts
- Filed pleadings with court clerk
- Operated telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments
- Greeted clients entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations
- Transmitted information or documents to clients, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine
- Collected, sorted, distributed, or prepared mail, messages, or courier deliveries
- Prepared files and orders for title commitments for Real Estate Department.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY
Athens12.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal
CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DecaturHigh School Diploma -
PRICEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Decatur, AL05.2010
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Quickbooks
- Ability to multitask
- Basic computer skills
- Data Collection
- Regulatory Compliance
- Application Review
- File Management
- Experience with calendar management
- Experience with operating scanners and copiers
- Excellent at providing customer service
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and office management systems
- Experience with software programs such as TitleExpress and Orion Practice Management
- Experience with online programs such as AgentTrax, Simplifile, Alacourt and Alafile
- Organized file management skills, including both physical and digital filing systems
- Excellent organizational, time management, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Accurate and efficient data entry skills with experience in maintaining and updating databases
- Understanding of revenue recognition principles and practices
Timeline
CLOSER
TITLE UNLIMITED, LLC
04.2022 - Current
SENIOR ESCROW OFFICER
FOUNDATION TITLE & ESCROW SERIES, LLC
04.2021 - 04.2022
LEGAL ASSISTANT
MARTINSON AND BEASON, P.C.
04.2015 - 04.2021
OPTICAL SCANNER
FAMILY SECURITY CREDIT UNION
11.2014 - 04.2015
TELLER
FAMILY SECURITY CREDIT UNION
07.2014 - 11.2014
LEGAL ASSISTANT, RECEPTIONIST AND RUNNER
RAHMATI LAW FIRM
07.2012 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal
CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
PRICEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
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