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Elizabeth V. Bessette

Whitinsville,MA

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented residential real estate paralegal with 25+ years of experience in handling real estate transactions. Seeking to contribute my expertise to a dynamic real estate firm.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Real Estate Paralegal

Alavi & Braza, PC
Milford/Boston, MA
08.2014 - Current

Real Estate Paralegal

St. Pierre & St. Pierre, PC
Shrewsbury, MA
01.2013 - 11.2013

Real Estate Paralegal

Residential Title & Escrow Services, PC
Westborough, MA
12.2010 - 01.2013

Real Estate Paralegal

Murphy & Fay Title and Escrow, LLC
Providence , RI
07.2010 - 12.2010

Real Estate Paralegal

David B. Carroll, PC
Plainville, MA
12.2001 - 09.2008

Legal Assistant

The Law Offices of Daniel J. Nigro
Whitinsville, MA
06.2001 - 12.2001

Education

Paralegal Professional Program

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
12.2002

Skills

  • Coordinate with clients, lenders, and real estate agents to ensure smooth transactions
  • Proficient in reviewing and preparing legal documents for real estate transactions
  • Knowledgeable in title searches, deed preparation, and closing procedures
  • Ability to handle residential closings from contract to post-closing
  • Handling refinance transactions
  • Knowledgeable with E-recording platforms and Online title research systems
  • Calculating prorations (taxes, HOA, utilities)
  • Preparing HUD-1 / Closing Disclosure statements
  • Scheduling and coordinating signings and explaining closing documents to buyers and sellers
  • Resolving title defects and lien issues
  • Experience with multiple Title and Escrow platforms
  • Proficient with Microsoft Outlook/Email etiquette, calendar management
  • Understanding of confidential information handling, Cyber Security, two-factor authentication
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

Timeline

Senior Real Estate Paralegal

Alavi & Braza, PC
08.2014 - Current

Real Estate Paralegal

St. Pierre & St. Pierre, PC
01.2013 - 11.2013

Real Estate Paralegal

Residential Title & Escrow Services, PC
12.2010 - 01.2013

Real Estate Paralegal

Murphy & Fay Title and Escrow, LLC
07.2010 - 12.2010

Real Estate Paralegal

David B. Carroll, PC
12.2001 - 09.2008

Legal Assistant

The Law Offices of Daniel J. Nigro
06.2001 - 12.2001

Paralegal Professional Program

Northeastern University
Elizabeth V. Bessette