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JENNIFER DIROSA

River Ridge,LA

Summary

Dynamic Legal Domain Expert with a proven track record at CivicSource, excelling in title examination and compliance review. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and leading teams to meet critical deadlines. Adept at legal research and fostering collaboration, driving successful project outcomes while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Domain Expert

Talos Title
06.2025 - Current
  • Work successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Collaborate closely with team members to achieve project objectives, and meet deadlines.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Provide support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Provide legal guidance for developing data models that integrate real estate title with AI solutions.
  • Create data models based on the legal framework from multiple jurisdictions.
  • Research and analyze legal standards to apply to the creation of the company's product.

Consultant

Community Development Institute
09.2024 - Current
  • Analyze federal awards to identify presence of federal interest regarding Head Start facilities
  • Update Head Start facility information to reflect the presence of federal interest and the type of moneys awarded.
  • Research and review multi-level facility organization schemes, with enhanced detail, to locate any federal funds.
  • Perform necessary tasks allotted by management to ensure accurate reporting of federal interest in Head Start facilities.
  • Communicate with Head Start recipients to ensure accurate reporting on all necessary documentation.

Adjudication Lead

CivicSource
New Orleans, Louisiana
02.2024 - 06.2025
  • Conduct Insurability Review on all files to ensure compliance with company standards, insurance guidelines and relevant laws.
  • Oversee a team of seven attorneys and interested party researchers to ensure monthly deadlines are met and follow insurance guidelines and applicable laws.
  • Furnish comprehensive weekly status reports to relevant parties.
  • Effectively track and resolve issues with problem files, maintaining open communication with team members to address concerns such as cancellations, redemptions, and any miscellaneous legal issues that may arise.
  • Conduct Interested Party research as necessary to facilitate file progression through pipelines.
  • Promptly and professionally address inquiries regarding adjudication, both internally and externally, encompassing areas such as split improvements, ability to sell, notice format, legal conformity, and adjoining landowner approvals.
  • Collaborate with Operations Team to manage interdepartmental deadlines efficiently, ensuring seamless workflow.
  • Develop and draft interdepartmental procedure protocols to enhance operational efficiency and standardization.
  • Help with any adjudication-related matters and related laws that arise, providing expertise and guidance as needed.
  • Maintain oversight over TLO accounts, promptly addressing any issues that arise.
  • Monitor files requiring occupancy signs and reports, taking proactive measures to address delays, and communicating effectively with relevant participants.
  • Oversee the company Department of Insurance account, managing the addition of new affiliates as necessary.
  • Oversee and provide comprehensive training to employees on title examination, interested party research and insurability review processes, ensuring adherence to company standards and procedures as well as applicable laws and guidelines.

Associate Title Attorney

CivicSource
09.2020 - 02.2024
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify process gaps and develop solutions, resulting in increased sales and efficient workload output.
  • Won company 'kudos' award in December 2023 for continued efficiency and extensive knowledge of industry and company processes.
  • Examine title documents, draft legal title opinions, solve legal title questions.
  • Identify and resolve title issues, such as liens, encumbrances, and ownership discrepancies and propose solutions to ensure insurability.
  • Conduct insurability review of peer title exams and interested party research to ensure compliance with legal and insurance requirements.
  • Work remotely and closely with a team of ten peers through streamlined processes to sell 50-100 properties per month, bringing in consistent revenue.

Closing Attorney

CivicSource
New Orleans
06.2017 - 09.2020
  • Revamped the Closing Department by implementing new policies and organizational procedures, resulting in a streamlined closing process for cash property sales ranging from 50 to 100 sales per month.
  • Created the Closing Department handbook to ensure future processes are streamlined and efficient through transition periods, allowing for quick onboarding and team building.
  • Met strict monthly deadlines to close properties, bringing in consistent company revenue of $200,000 minimum per month.
  • Scheduled 50-100 closings per month, completing the pre-closing, closing, and post-closing process before strict end-of-month deadline.
  • Drafted all required paperwork per pre-closing, closing, and post-closing requirements.
  • Implemented a streamlined system that decreased closing time, allowing for increased property sales and customer satisfaction, including spreadsheets to improve organization and productivity.
  • Drafted closing statements and ensured accuracy of all documents prior to closing.
  • Attended closings, ensuring accuracy of all documents and compliance with the law.
  • Maintained client records and updated files.

Education

Doctor of Law -

Loyola University New Orleans, College of Law
New Orleans
05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
05.2013

Skills

  • Effective time management
  • Ability to multitask
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Highly organized
  • Attention to detail
  • Legal research
  • Title examination
  • Compliance review
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Detail orientation
  • Task prioritization
  • Data entry
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Organization and time management

Timeline

Legal Domain Expert

Talos Title
06.2025 - Current

Consultant

Community Development Institute
09.2024 - Current

Adjudication Lead

CivicSource
02.2024 - 06.2025

Associate Title Attorney

CivicSource
09.2020 - 02.2024

Closing Attorney

CivicSource
06.2017 - 09.2020

Doctor of Law -

Loyola University New Orleans, College of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Louisiana State University