Elizabeth Sanders
Columbus,MS
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented paralegal with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal – Compliance Specialist
Longbridge Financial, LLC
06.2022 - Current
- Project manager responsible for implementation and development of new proprietary product development in all states, including creation of state specific documents required throughout the loan origination process.
- Post-closing loan correction document modification.
- Preparation and ongoing legal research to determine state fee caps for loan originations in all states.
- Extensive legal research and ongoing modifications to loan documents to ensure continued compliance in all states.
- Extensive legal research to ensure compliance of telemarketing regulations, to include all state overlays.
- Preparation of annual Loan Officer Compensation Plans.
- Manage scheduling of court calendars, deadlines and communication with outside counsel on all open legal matters.
- Respond to subpoena requests and complete necessary redaction to all documentation.
- File and manage all required state reports to include Statements of Information and all mortgage-related reporting.
- Develop policies and procedures to increase department efficiency and enhance company compliance.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate compliance considerations into daily business operations seamlessly.
- Streamline office communication and improve case management with meticulous record-keeping and scheduling.
- Preparation of cease and desist letters.
- Review of all new and renewing mortgage broker applications to ensure compliance with company requirements.
- Assist with HMDA and MCR reporting when necessary.
- Reduce attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents.
- Review, edit and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy, grammar and spelling.
- Streamline workflow by implementing new document management systems and tracking.
CD Drawer
Summit Funding, Inc.
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsible for preparing Closing Disclosures ("CD") for residential mortgages in accordance with TRID rules and regulations for VA, FHA, Conventional, Bridge and USDA loans.
- Review Closing Protection Letters, Wire information, Preliminary Title Report, Hazard Insurance, Credit Report, and Appraisal to ensure accurate preparation of CD.
- Communication with branches to assist in preparation of CD.
- Determine accurate tax information for the state in which property is sold or refinanced.
- Communication with Title Companies to assist in preparation of CD.
- Certified in TIAA, Pen Fed, Wells Fargo, Redwood, Chase and Associated Jumbo Loans.
- Proficient in multiple state-specific specialty loans (e.g. Missouri Housing Development Corporation; Arizona Industrial Development Authority).
- Proficient in state regulations in all 50 states.
- Extensive knowledge of Encompass.
- Prepare and send closing documents to Title Companies prior to close of escrow.
- Extensive knowledge of Powers of Attorney and Trusts.
Real Estate Paralegal
Scott Davis & Associates, L.P.
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for monitoring, calendaring and completing over 560 real estate loan closings for attorney.
- Review title searches for judgments, errors, liens and take appropriate action.
- Obtain accurate payoff information, including MERS loans.
- Prepare Title Commitments, Closing Protection Letters & Preliminary Closing Disclosures.
- Responsible for reviewing and responding to over 100 emails each day.
- Preparation of legal descriptions (“Exhibits”) of properties in preparation for closings.
- Extensive communication with financial institutions and real estate agents to successfully complete real estate closings.
- Open new files, review and interpret sales contracts to prepare appropriate documents in preparation for loan closing.
- Prepare closing packages.
- Proficient in SoftPro ProTrust, including preparing, balancing and printing all checks for real estate closings.
- Proficient in obtaining yearly county/city tax information for commercial and residential properties, including regular homestead, over 65 homestead, exempt and non-homesteaded properties.
- Knowledge of TRID, Non-TRID, HUD, FHA, USDA, VA, land, fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, and construction loans.
In-Home Caregiver/Paramedical Services
State of California
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Responsible for extensive scheduling of medical and other health related appointments.
- Caregiving included: care of multiple central lines including weekly dressing changes and blood draws, G-Tubes/GJ-Tubes, ostomy and ileostomy care, incontinence care, all provided 24 hours/day 7 days/week.
- Preparation and administration of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), hydration and IV medication all administered through central venous catheter.
- Preparation and administration of G-Tube feeds, as well as medication given through G/GJ-Tubes.
- Extensive knowledge of medical pumps, including but not limited to CADD Solis, CADD Prism, Infinity and Kangaroo pumps.
- Scheduling and administration of extensive medication regimen.
- Accompaniment to all medical appointments, including providing transportation.
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology obtained during position.
Probate/Real Estate Paralegal
Parker & Sander, Attorneys at Law
02.2009 - 12.2009
- Maintain positive client relations.
- Draft wills, trusts, grant deeds, deeds of trust.
- Calendaring for both attorneys and attorneys’ schedules.
- Assist current clients in document preparation for Small Claims Court.
- Responsible for data entry of all attorney and paralegal billable hours, monthly client billing, reports and collections.
Civil Litigation/Bankruptcy Paralegal
The Law Firm of Powell & Pool
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Maintain positive client relations.
- Draft pleadings, judgments, abstract of judgments, writs of execution, notice of judgment liens, declarations, prove-ups, discovery and correspondence.
- Draft motions for relief from stay, requests for special notice, and other bankruptcy-related documents.
- Responsible for calendaring of over 300 cases and attorney’s schedule.
- Responsible for data entry of all attorney, paralegal, and legal assistant billable hours, monthly client billing, reports, and collections.
- Supervise file clerks.
- E-filing.
- Responsible for scheduling CourtCall and Court Conference for civil and bankruptcy hearings.
Family Law Paralegal
Mount & Blea, Attorneys at Law
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Maintain positive client relations.
- Individually responsible for all aspects of approximately 100 active cases from client intake to withdrawal of attorney.
- Draft pleadings, judgments, discovery, declarations and correspondence.
- Research and prepare legal memorandums.
- File legal documents with the appropriate court.
- Manage and prepare case files, exhibits, and trial binders.
- Scheduling of all appointments, court hearings, and deadlines.
- Responsible for data entry of all attorney, paralegal, and legal assistant billable hours, monthly client billing, reports, and collections.
- Organize and maintain a legal library.
- Responsible for maintenance of general and client trust accounts to include accounts receivable, accounts payable and monthly reports.
- Prepare deposits and enter same into appropriate databases.
- Preparation of various title documents to include Grant Deeds.
- Notarization of all appropriate documents for the firm.
Education
Certified Mortgage Compliance Professional, Level 1 - Mortgage Compliance
Mortgage Bankers Association
10-2024
Paralegal Certification -
San Joaquin College of Law
Clovis, CA01.2006
Certificate - Networking Technology with an emphasis in Microsoft Windows 2000
Heald College
Fresno, CA01.2004
Certificate - Bookkeeping and Accounting
PCDI
Norcross, GA01.1999
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in legal research and terminology
- Comprehensive case management
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Office management
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Proficient in persuasive legal writing
- Legal compliance
- Contract review
- Project management
Timeline
Paralegal – Compliance Specialist
Longbridge Financial, LLC
06.2022 - Current
CD Drawer
Summit Funding, Inc.
05.2021 - 05.2022
Real Estate Paralegal
Scott Davis & Associates, L.P.
04.2020 - 04.2021
In-Home Caregiver/Paramedical Services
State of California
01.2011 - 01.2019
Probate/Real Estate Paralegal
Parker & Sander, Attorneys at Law
02.2009 - 12.2009
Civil Litigation/Bankruptcy Paralegal
The Law Firm of Powell & Pool
01.2008 - 01.2009
Family Law Paralegal
Mount & Blea, Attorneys at Law
01.2006 - 01.2008
Certificate - Networking Technology with an emphasis in Microsoft Windows 2000
Heald College
Certificate - Bookkeeping and Accounting
PCDI
Certified Mortgage Compliance Professional, Level 1 - Mortgage Compliance
Mortgage Bankers Association
Paralegal Certification -
San Joaquin College of Law
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