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Katherine Rivera
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Katherine Rivera

Canoga Park,CA

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Desired Job Title

Student Worker, Academic AffairsParalegal Consultant - HybridFreelance Paralegal Consultant - RemoteFinancial Services Paralegal - RemoteManager, Real Estate Paralegal

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

HybridRemote
Location: Canoga Park, CA
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementWork from home option401k matchPaid sick leavePaid time offCompany CultureFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Strategic project manager and legal support specialist with 16 years of experience in regulatory compliance and operational oversight. Managed diverse portfolios of over 30 properties and navigated complex multi-million dollar transactions. Committed to leveraging contract administration expertise to enhance performance and drive business success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Worker, Academic Affairs

LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE
Woodland Hills, California
04.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated academic records and student communications, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring accuracy for improved information management.
  • Delivered comprehensive administrative support to enhance departmental efficiency in academic affairs.
  • Assisted in planning and executing campus events, contributing to high attendance and participant satisfaction.
  • Gathered and organized data for reports and presentations to support decision-making.
  • Provided professional reception services by greeting visitors and responding to phone and email inquiries.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming and outgoing mail efficiently within the office.
  • Organized and restocked office supplies inventory.

Paralegal Consultant - Hybrid

CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT GROUP (CCI)
Westlake Village, California
12.2025 - 02.2026
  • Advised on corporate investment structures and regulatory requirements to ensure LIHTC compliance with California investment laws.
  • Streamlined entity management and documentation processes, enhancing efficiency for corporate investment portfolios.
  • Conducted legal research to effectively support complex investment transactions.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents for compliance and accuracy.
  • Organized and maintained case files and documentation systematically.
  • Prepared summaries of legal findings for review by senior counsel.
  • Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory, and case law and federal and state regulations.

Freelance Paralegal Consultant - Remote

PARALEGAL BY DESIGN, LLC
Woodland Hills, California
03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Directed full-cycle entity formation and management for start-ups while overseeing multiple concurrent projects under strict regulatory deadlines.
  • Reviewed and finalized high-value vendor contracts and residential leases, ensuring compliance with California legal standards.
  • Cultivated strategic client relationships through personal networking, contributing to company growth and strengthening market reputation.
  • Coordinated communications among clients, attorneys, and external parties to ensure efficient operations.
  • Managed deadlines for filings and court requirements to maintain legal integrity.

Financial Services Paralegal - Remote

LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Managed contract lifecycles and due diligence for purchase/sale agreements, ensuring timely tracking of quarterly compliance and audit items.
  • Mitigated organizational risk by conducting rigorous OFAC and SAM background searches for all vendors and consultants.
  • Facilitated government and tax reporting by filing complex IRS forms and independent contractor documentation accurately through state portals.
  • Developed templates to streamline document creation processes.

Manager, Real Estate Paralegal

MACERICH
Santa Monica, California
11.2019 - 07.2021
  • Directed property due diligence for major shopping center sales, ensuring accuracy of title information surveys and legal databases to facilitate successful transactions.
  • Conducted in-depth research on anchor legal documentation to clarify key rights and obligations, supporting strategic decision-making.
  • Drafted project date charts and coordinated execution of large-scale transaction documents, streamlining processes for timely project completion.
  • Supervised daily operations to improve team efficiency and productivity.

In-House Paralegal

HUDSON HOUSING CAPITAL LLC
New York, New York
05.2015 - 07.2019
  • Managed all legal due diligence and closing tasks for mergers and acquisitions, including financial certification preparations.
  • Drafted contracts and legal correspondence to facilitate attorney efforts, ensuring compliance and clarity in communications.
  • Processed documents for closings and transactions to facilitate legal reviews.
  • Oversaw health of project entities through formation, amendment, and dissolution management, maintaining comprehensive trackers.
  • Streamlined organization of case files electronically and physically, improving retrieval efficiency and case management.
  • Prepared financial documents for housing projects to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Supported operational management of 30+ property portfolio for complex housing projects with Fortune 500 investors, enhancing stakeholder engagement.
  • Collaborated with team members to align execution of strategies and objectives effectively.

Real Estate Paralegal

Konner Teitelbaum & Gallagher
New York, New York
11.2009 - 05.2015
  • Conducted title searches to verify ownership and identify potential liens, ensuring clear property titles.
  • Reviewed contracts and leases for accuracy and compliance with legal standards, minimizing risk for clients.
  • Drafted legal documents for real estate transactions and property closings.
  • Coordinated with clients, attorneys, and real estate agents to facilitate smooth transaction processes and timely closings.
  • Assisted in preparing closing statements, settlement documents, and closing packages.
  • Managed case files and maintained accurate client interaction records.
  • Researched local real estate laws to ensure transaction compliance.
  • Provided support during negotiations with clients and third parties.

Education

Associate of Arts - Political Science, Paralegal Studies

Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles
06-2027

Some College (No Degree) - Forensic Psychology Studies

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY

Skills

  • Project management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Project tracking
  • Process optimization
  • Risk management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Legal research skills
  • Salesforce expertise
  • Yardi utilization
  • DocuSign proficiency
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Spanish proficiency
  • Corporate transitions
  • Contract oversight
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • Attorney-at-Law Declaration & Letter of Attestation
    State of New York

Key Achievements

Client Experience Enhancement

  • Increased client experience satisfaction by 40% through enhanced communication and personalized service strategies.

Strengthened Client Relations

  • Developed strong client relations, resulting in a 50% repeat business increase over two years.

Optimized Client Experience

  • Boosted client experience metrics by 30% through strategic process optimizations in contract management.

Timeline

Paralegal Consultant - Hybrid

CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT GROUP (CCI)
12.2025 - 02.2026

Student Worker, Academic Affairs

LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE
04.2025 - Current

Freelance Paralegal Consultant - Remote

PARALEGAL BY DESIGN, LLC
03.2022 - 03.2024

Financial Services Paralegal - Remote

LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND
07.2021 - 03.2023

Manager, Real Estate Paralegal

MACERICH
11.2019 - 07.2021

In-House Paralegal

HUDSON HOUSING CAPITAL LLC
05.2015 - 07.2019

Real Estate Paralegal

Konner Teitelbaum & Gallagher
11.2009 - 05.2015

Associate of Arts - Political Science, Paralegal Studies

Los Angeles Pierce College

Some College (No Degree) - Forensic Psychology Studies

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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