Julie Bishop
Easley,SC
Summary
I have been a Real Estate Paralegal for over 30 years. I have prepared closing documents from start to finish working with realtors, clients, lenders and sellers. I enjoy working with Estate Planning and Probate clients with compassion and satisfaction that I am helping someone in their time of need. I manage a one-attorney office in Powdersville area where the attorney lives in Columbia, South Carolina and comes to the upstate when closings are scheduled. I am self-motivated and a multi-tasker. I worked at the Rotunda Office of Parker, Poe, Adams & Bernstein in 1992 until 1996 when I moved to the upstate of South Carolina to be near my family.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Manager
Law Office Of Thomas B. Peterman PA
05.2006 - Current
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Oversaw the hiring process for paralegal positions, selecting candidates who demonstrated exceptional skills and potential for growth within the firm.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
- Coordinated seamless communication between all parties involved in the transaction process through proactive outreach efforts.
- Assisted in resolving disputes related to property boundaries or ownership claims by conducting thorough research and analysis.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Ensured proper recording of property transfers at local government offices, maintaining accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the transaction process, earning repeat business from satisfied clients.
- Organized contracts and closing documents for rentals and purchases.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently managing real estate transactions and ensuring timely completion.
- Managed escrow accounts accurately and securely, ensuring proper distribution of funds upon closing.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of real estate laws and regulations, offering informed guidance to clients in complex situations.
- Streamlined the closing process for residential and commercial transactions, resulting in improved efficiency.
- Prepared legal documents such as deeds, mortgages, and leases to facilitate smooth real estate transactions.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior bankruptcies documents.
- Conducted thorough title searches and examinations, mitigating potential risks and discrepancies.
- Created detailed closing checklists to ensure accuracy and completeness of required documentation prior to finalizing transactions.
- Prepared legal property descriptions for use in transactions.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
No Degree - Paralegal
Kings University
Charlotte, North Carolina12.1991
Skills
- Filing System Organization
- Data Confidentiality
- Strategy Development
- Correspondence Writing
- Correspondence and Legal Forms
- Compliance
- Client Billing
- Legal Correspondence
- Legal Document Preparation
- Document Review
- Real Estate Law
- Document filing
- Estate Planning
- Proofreading
- Customer Service
- Document Editing
- Legal Terminology
- Legal Research
- Document organization
- Calendar Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Document Preparation
- Community Outreach
Accomplishments
Certified in ALTA's Best Practices. Underwriter for Old Republic National Title Insurance Company.
Guardian Ad Litem for Pickens and Anderson County, SC
In 2012, I decided to become a Guardian Ad Litem for Anderson County. I worked with DSS social workers and investigators, families, law enforcement and spent time with the children that I was assigned to advocate for in Court.
Timeline
Paralegal Manager
Law Office Of Thomas B. Peterman PA
05.2006 - Current
No Degree - Paralegal
Kings University
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