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Jessica Vale
Paralegal
Valparaiso,IN
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Summary
Dynamic, business-minded Legal Professional offering an elite combination of an MBA, a Purdue University background, and 22 years of success managing high-stakes corporate operations. A top tier paralegal student with 90% of Advanced training completed; available for immediate full-time hire to master workflows ahead of formal graduation. Exceptionally skilled in document drafting, meticulous due diligence, and managing complex multi-party case files under tight deadlines.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Real Estate Broker
Realty Executives Premier
Valparaiso, IN
01.2010 - Current
- Coordinated multi-million dollar escrow closures, auditing title, clearing deed transfers, and legal addendums with zero errors.
- Negotiated and finalized complex corporate and residential contracts to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
- Conducted statutory research on state property codes, zoning regulations, and financial disclosures for high-net-worth clients.
- Conducted extensive due diligence, analyzing title clearings, deed transfers, financial disclosures, and municipal zoning regulations for high-net worth clients.
Founder and Director
Rud Properties, LLC
Valparaiso, IN
10.2004 - 01.2010
- Founded and scaled a highly profitable real estate investment firm. from inception to an independent asset portfolio containing 61 multifamily and residential properties.
- Directed corporate operations, identifying market capitalization opportunities, negotiating terms of sale, and structuring multi-party financing vehicles to optimize investment outcomes.
- Optimized profit margins by implementing capital reinvestment strategies, striking a balance between asset liquidity and sustained cash flow.
- Managed corporate accounting lifecycles, spearheading QuickBooks ledger reconciliation, executing payroll, and overseeing vendor disbursements for extensive subcontractor network.
- Collaborated with external legal counsel and CPAs to ensure compliance with entity filing requirements, state tax structures, and liability mitigation, safeguarding corporate interests.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Washington, D.C. 05-2012
Master of Arts - English Degree
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2005
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma And NALA Certification (Expected Sep 2026) - Paralegal
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette 01.2025 - 09.2026
Skills
- Case and file management
- Contract drafting and review
- Filevine case management software
- Due diligence and compliance
- Client intake management
- Trial preparation and exhibit organization
- Discovery and document review
- Executive communication
- Fully proficient in legal drafting, pleadings, motions, and advanced Westlaw/LexisNexis research
Certification
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Certified Paralegal (CP)-NALA (Expected September 2026)
Paralegal, Post Baccalaureate Degree-Purdue University Global (Expected August 2026)
Timeline
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma And NALA Certification (Expected Sep 2026) - Paralegal
Purdue University Global
01.2025 - 09.2026
Real Estate Broker
Realty Executives Premier
01.2010 - Current
Founder and Director
Rud Properties, LLC
10.2004 - 01.2010
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Master of Arts - English Degree
Purdue University