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Karen Robbins

Summary

Detail-oriented Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Paralegal with extensive experience in civil litigation, real estate transactions, and settlement processes. Recognized for accuracy in legal document preparation, legal research proficiency, and the ability to manage high-volume caseloads while ensuring compliance with legal standards. Proven track record of supporting attorneys in optimizing case strategies and achieving favorable outcomes, with strong client relationship management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Litigation & Settlement Paralegal

Georgia Eminent Domain Law Firm
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for eminent domain cases.
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Prepared and delivered invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Collected, indexed and filed physical and digital records.
  • Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
  • Negotiated between parties involved in court proceedings to reach settlement.
  • Advised parties on dispute resolution processes, policies and procedures, helping disputants make informed choices.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Prepare settlement statements
  • Negotiated favorable terms for both landlord and tenant while finalizing lease agreements that resulted in mutually beneficial outcomes.

Paralegal

Weissman Law Firm
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Completed post-closing quality control evaluations of originated mortgage loans.
  • Checked accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
  • Managed disbursements, cut and processed checks and mailed correspondence.
  • Reviewed and validated details of loan applications and closing documentation.
  • Receive audit closing packages for accuracy and completeness
  • Follow up and correct errors and omissions in closing documents.
  • Transmit and/or deliver files to investors.
  • Ensure closed loan packages are delivered by deadline.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Managed to return upwards of 30 closing packages to investors a day.
  • Able to maintain accuracy with high volumes.
  • Reviewed contracts and reported findings to support legal team in development of breach of contract defenses

Intern

Capitol Defender
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Intern for capital punishment execution defense. Assisted an offender sentenced to death after conviction by a court of law of a criminal offense.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within capitol punishment, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files,
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client interests and uphold ethical standards.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for hearings, depositions, mediations and trials.
  • Meticulously reviewing police reports and documents.
  • Performed thorough audits on archived records, identifying and addressing discrepancies for improved accuracy.
  • Submitted evidence to supervisors for legal proceedings.

Foreclosure Paralegal

Aldridge Pite
02.2020 - 08.2023
  • Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
  • Evaluated multiple facets of substantive law, including property law and bankruptcy.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Answered 60 client calls per 8 hour shift to respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action.
  • Assist with recouping funds for investors via reinstatement and/or payoffs.

Paralegal

Campbell & Brannon
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Completed post-closing quality control evaluations of originated mortgage loans.
  • Checked accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
  • Managed disbursements, cut and processed checks and mailed correspondence.
  • Reviewed and validated details of loan applications and closing documentation.
  • Receive audit closing packages for accuracy and completeness.
  • Follow up and correct errors and omissions in closing documents.
  • Transmit and/or deliver files to investors.
  • Ensure closed loan packages are delivered by deadline.
  • Developed project management processes to improve cost-effective service to clients- Bulk delivery of recorded deeds to investors.
  • Reviewed contracts and reported findings to support legal team
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on files.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.


Receptionist

Scrudder, Bass, Quillian, Horlock, Taylor & Lazarus
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Project Work.
  • Organize Files.
  • General Staff Support.
  • Sort Mail.
  • Customer Service.
  • Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients, vendors and various other callers seeking information.
  • Checked-in visitors.
  • Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance


Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice- Legal Track Grad

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
07.2024

Paralegal

Kennesaw State University
Certified Paralegal Grad 2017

Earning - Accounting

Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA

Process Server

Georgia
State Certified

Notary

Georgia
State Certification

Private Investigator -

Georgia
Private Investigator

Georgia
Real Estate Sales Cert

Federal Taxes

National Enrolled Agent
2025

Skills

Legal Research

Calendar Management

Case Summaries

Document Organization

Microsoft Office

Discovery Management

Litigation Support

Fact Investigation

Commercial Litigation

Certified Paralegal

Time Management

Contracts

Leases

Negotiation

Property Valuation

Real Estate Law

Zoning Regulations

Commercial Real Estate

Case Management

Notary Public

Legal Compliance

Contract Review

Evidence Gathering

Records Research

Skip Tracing

Docket

Courtroom Testimony

Private Investigation

Finance aptitude

Settlements and Reconciliation

Billing and Reimbursement

Timeline

Commercial Litigation & Settlement Paralegal

Georgia Eminent Domain Law Firm
10.2023 - 06.2024

Intern

Capitol Defender
08.2023 - 12.2023

Paralegal

Weissman Law Firm
04.2022 - 10.2023

Paralegal

Campbell & Brannon
02.2021 - 04.2022

Foreclosure Paralegal

Aldridge Pite
02.2020 - 08.2023

Receptionist

Scrudder, Bass, Quillian, Horlock, Taylor & Lazarus
08.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice- Legal Track Grad

Georgia State University

Paralegal

Kennesaw State University

Earning - Accounting

Gwinnett Technical College

Process Server

Georgia

Notary

Georgia

Private Investigator -

Georgia

Georgia

Federal Taxes

National Enrolled Agent

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