Jennifer Lopez
Miami,FL
Summary
Seasoned Sr. Legal Assistant with a proven track record at Holland & Knight, adept in legal document preparation and demonstrating exceptional communication skills. Excelled in managing complex real estate transactions, enhancing client relations, and streamlining office operations. Renowned for critical thinking and maintaining confidentiality, significantly contributing to efficient legal processes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Legal Assistant
Holland & Knight
Miami , Florida
07.2016 - Current
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents such as contracts, leases, closing statements, and title documents.
- Organized client files for attorneys and maintained accurate records of all real estate transactions.
- Communicated with clients regarding their real estate cases, answered questions, and provided general information when needed.
- Collaborated with title companies to facilitate the transfer of property titles.
- Analyzed survey maps for discrepancies or errors that could affect a property's value or ownership rights.
- Monitored deadlines associated with various legal documents related to real estate deals.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from clients via phone or email regarding their real estate cases.
Real Estate Paralegal
Akerman LLP
Miami , Florida
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Coordinated with title companies to ensure timely delivery of title policies and required diligence.
- Facilitated communications between clients, lenders, brokers and other parties involved in a transaction.
- Assisted in the preparation of loan documentation packages for lenders.
- Created databases to track progress on multiple real estate projects simultaneously.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
Special Servicing Real Estate Paralegal
Bilzin Sumberg
Miami , Florida
06.2005 - 07.2024
- Reviewed and organized real estate assumption, consent and loan modification documents, including title commitments, surveys, deeds and mortgages.
- Drafted contracts and closing documents for review by attorneys, including but not limited to, UCC Financial Statements.
- Conducted due diligence on potential real estate transactions.
- Monitored the progress of real estate closings to ensure deadlines were met.
- Assisted in preparing closing packages and handled post-closing matters.
- Assisted in the preparation of loan documentation packages for lenders.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Barry University
Florida05-2001
Skills
- Legal Document Preparation
- Proofreading
- Office Management
- Title policies understanding
- Closing assistance
- Power of attorney documents
- Documenting
- Settlement statements preparation
- Calendar Management
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Excellent Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Client Relations
- Notary Public
- Understands confidentiality
- Good Judgment and Decision Making
Accomplishments
- Member of the Alpha Chi Scholarship Honor Society
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Notary Public
- Florida Registered Paralegal
- Real Estate Associate
- Insurance Agent
Timeline
Real Estate Paralegal
Akerman LLP
07.2024 - 07.2024
Sr. Legal Assistant
Holland & Knight
07.2016 - Current
Special Servicing Real Estate Paralegal
Bilzin Sumberg
06.2005 - 07.2024
- Notary Public
- Florida Registered Paralegal
- Real Estate Associate
- Insurance Agent
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Barry University
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