Julie K. Butt
High Point,North Carolina
Summary
Dedicated Real Estate Paralegal with over 20 years of experience in legal document preparation and closing coordination. Exceptional ability to manage case files, facilitate communication among clients and attorneys, and ensure timely completion of all transactions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Paralegal
Pinyan Law Office, PLLC d/b/a 24 Hour Closing
Matthews, NC
10.2020 - 04.2026
- Prepared legal documents for real estate transactions and closings.
- Coordinated communication among clients, attorneys, and lenders to ensure clarity and alignment throughout transactions.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with legal standards, contributing to risk mitigation.
- Organized and maintained case files and real estate records systematically.
- Assisted in title searches and examined property titles thoroughly.
- Facilitated closing process by efficiently scheduling appointments and meetings, enhancing transaction flow.
- Managed deadlines for document submissions to ensure timely closings consistently.
- Wrote property descriptions for use in legal transactions.
- Verified validity of liens against property being sold.
- Drafted contracts and closing documents for review by attorneys.
- Gathered information from public records for various real estate transactions.
- Assisted with preparation of rental and purchase agreements, contracts and closing documents.
- Assisted in preparing closing packages and handled post-closing matters.
- Monitored the progress of real estate closings to ensure deadlines were met.
- Prepared necessary forms for filing with state agencies.
- Facilitated communications between clients, lenders, brokers and other parties involved in a transaction.
- Assisted in the preparation of loan documentation packages for lenders.
- Interpreted legal documents related to real estate transactions.
- Coordinated with title companies to ensure timely delivery of title policies.
- Reviewed and organized real estate documents, including title commitments, surveys, deeds and mortgages.
- Maintained case files, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all records.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Addressed client inquiries to ensure clear communication.
Real Estate Paralegal
Hankin & Pack, PLLC
Charlotte, North Carolina
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Prepared legal documents for real estate transactions and closings.
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and lenders effectively.
- Assisted in title searches and examined property titles thoroughly.
- Facilitated the closing process by scheduling appointments and meetings efficiently.
- Managed deadlines for document submissions to ensure timely closings consistently.
- Wrote property descriptions for use in legal transactions.
- Verified validity of liens against property being sold.
- Gathered information from public records for various real estate transactions.
- Managed document production requests from opposing counsels.
- Assisted in preparing closing packages and handled post-closing matters.
- Monitored the progress of real estate closings to ensure deadlines were met.
- Prepared necessary forms for filing with state agencies.
- Assisted in the preparation of loan documentation packages for lenders.
- Coordinated with title companies to ensure timely delivery of title policies.
- Reviewed and organized real estate documents, including title commitments, surveys, deeds and mortgages.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
Operations Manager
R. Dale Fussell, Attorney at Law
Charlotte, North Carolina
01.2009 - 04.2019
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Supervised daily workflow to optimize productivity and uphold quality standards.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Led operations staff through guidance, training, and support to achieve company objectives.
- Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
- Oversaw office administration, ensuring compliance with legal standards and procedures.
- Trained staff on office policies, legal software, and client interaction protocols.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to ensure ongoing collaboration.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Broadcast Journalism
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Legal document preparation
- Loan documentation expertise
- Title examination and compliance
- Deed preparation expertise
- Settlement statements preparation
- Power of attorney documentation
- Foreclosure process knowledge
- Title insurance knowledge
- Regulatory knowledge
- Public records research
- Closing coordination proficiency
- Closing support
- Real estate software proficiency
- Document management systems
- Document organization
- Attention to detail
- Proofreading skills
- Client relationship management
- Client billing and confidentiality practices
- Office administration and management
- Time management strategies
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving abilities
- Team collaboration and building
- Effective communication skills
- Deadline monitoring
- Notary public certification
- Continuing legal education participation
- Analytical thinking
- Deadline monitoring
Certification
- North Carolina Certified Paralegal
- North Carolina Notary Public
Timeline
Real Estate Paralegal
Pinyan Law Office, PLLC d/b/a 24 Hour Closing
10.2020 - 04.2026
Real Estate Paralegal
Hankin & Pack, PLLC
04.2019 - 10.2020
Operations Manager
R. Dale Fussell, Attorney at Law
01.2009 - 04.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Broadcast Journalism
University of North Carolina At Greensboro