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Melissa Tellez

Frisco,TX

Summary

Diligent Paralegal with comprehensive background in real estate an civil law. Proven track record of managing complex legal documentation and supporting real estate transactions and civil court procedures seamlessly. Demonstrated expertise in contract preparation and client communication.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Real Estate Paralegal

Atlantic Aviation
01.2024 - Current
  • Assist the General Counsel and Real Estate Counsel with managing all aspects of commercial real estate lease negotiations and acquisition transactions, including organizing and summarizing due diligence and pursuing post-closing corrective matters.
  • Lead the administration of real estate leases including maintenance of the lease database, the tracking/reporting of each lease and ensuring data integrity of lease interpretation, abstraction and entry into the lease management database.
  • Assist General Counsel, Real Estate Counsel and Business Development Team on the periodic review of outstanding leases and pending lease expirations/renewals.
  • Respond to inquiries on a variety of matters from internal clients and assist operations management in administration of a variety of business contracts.
  • Co-lead administration of the company’s commercial contract repository.

Real Estate Paralegal

Home Partners of America | Pathlight Property Management
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assist with dispute resolution and litigation, provide administrative assistance to the Associate General Counsel with regards to identifying matters requiring escalated review.
  • Assist with drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating a variety of contracts, including vendor and construction contracts.
  • Manage processes and systems for contract automation, management and renewals.
  • Assist with drafting and reviewing lease agreements, commission agreements, consulting and service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, purchase and sale agreements, HOA documents and corporate governance documents.
  • Draft and review responses to Attorney General complaints, requests for discovery and settlement agreements.
  • Assist with a variety of matters related to property management and landlord/tenant issues, including claims and maintenance escalations.
  • Serve as the liaison between internal and external clients, as well as designated outside counsel for the Eastern Region of the US.
  • Create and manage matters in the Legal Tracking system, as well as review and approve attorney billing rates and invoicing.
  • Draft case summaries and chronologies, as well as assist with legal research and docket review for trials.

Loan Modification Processor

Fay Servicing, LLC
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Draft loss mitigation workouts and update system accounts.
  • Receive and process executed agreements according to compliance guidelines
  • Proofread Forbearance Agreements, Trial Modification Agreements, Deferment Agreements and Modification Agreements.
  • Implement system updates and changes due to loss mitigation workouts.
  • Create job aides and train new hires on 5 Day and 14 Day Processes as well as Document Generation.
  • Perform Notary Services for various departments with the organization.

Flight Attendant

Spirit Airlines
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Greeted passengers, assisted with carry-on baggage storage and delivered onboard announcements.
  • Maintained a safe cabin environment by conducting pre-flight safety checks and adhering to FAA regulations.
  • Assisted unaccompanied minors throughout their journey by providing supervision and engaging them in age-appropriate activities or conversation.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability amidst schedule changes, delays, or challenging situations while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Handled medical emergencies calmly and competently following established protocols while liaising with the cockpit crew as needed.
  • Demonstrated proper use of safety equipment and seatbelts to inform and educate passengers prior to takeoff.
  • Served beverages and food items from refreshment carts and provided information about in-flight offerings to passengers.

Flight Attendant

Mesa Airlines
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Greeted passengers, assisted with carry-on baggage storage and delivered onboard announcements.
  • Maintained a safe cabin environment by conducting pre-flight safety checks and adhering to FAA regulations.
  • Assisted unaccompanied minors throughout their journey by providing supervision and engaging them in age-appropriate activities or conversation.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability amidst schedule changes, delays, or challenging situations while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Handled medical emergencies calmly and competently following established protocols while liaising with the cockpit crew as needed.
  • Demonstrated proper use of safety equipment and seatbelts to inform and educate passengers prior to takeoff.
  • Served beverages and food items from refreshment carts and provided information about in-flight offerings to passengers.

Claims Supervisor

Newbold Advisors
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Analyzed claims to determine the extent of liability and effectively negotiate settlements with claimants
  • Mitigated risks by proactively interviewing claimants to correct errors, rectify omissions, and investigate disputes
  • Supported other claims adjusters in processing claims by determining the completeness and validity of claims
  • Supervised a team of 8 and approved time off requests


GSE Electronic Default Reporting Specialist

Bayview Asset Management
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Promoted to positions of increasing authority and responsibility due to strong leadership skills, superior industry knowledge, and exceptional overall performance.
  • Handled interval and month-end default reporting, including trial reports, edits/exception clearance, and final reporting for FHA, VA, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and USDA mortgages.
  • Reviewed all internally received daily reports and effectively communicated with different business units to clarify exceptions that may have led to edits on month-end reporting.
  • Manually reported default activity to the VA and USDA every month and quarter using their proprietary database and management systems.
  • Created scripts for correcting exceptions in collaboration with the Business Intelligence Team.
  • Proactively identified exceptions and potentially fatal errors/edits by pulling various reports from investor websites.
  • Assisted with report creation, management, analysis, and delivery, correcting and verifying accurate reporting to investors on Service Loans with minimal supervision.
  • Recognized errors in reporting and implemented best practices to correct them moving forward, as well as correcting weekly reports sent over from clients.
  • Created ad hoc reports that incorporated regulatory and investor reports required following audits.
  • Reviewed investor scorecards to maintain reporting accuracy and analyzed loan-level data using investors’ websites to guarantee accurate monthly reporting.
  • Fulfilled ad hoc analytical requests and executed research projects as requested by management.
  • Participated in special projects with internal and external business partners to address default reporting exception handling, best practice review, and implementation and cross-function servicing issue resolution.

Foreclosure & Post-Foreclosure Coordinator

GSE, GOV Post Sale, and Evictions Coordinator
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Verified that all events throughout the foreclosure process were completed promptly and accurately while liaising between the Loss Mitigation Department and Foreclosure Attorneys.
  • Managed foreclosure portfolio timelines for 600+ loans per Freddie Mac investor and insurer guidelines, as well as applicable federal and state regulations.
  • Carefully examined foreclosure documents to verify accuracy and compliance with state and county requirements.
  • Provided regular status update reports for Senior Management to review on a bi-weekly basis, offering detailed descriptions of milestone delays within the Freddie Mac template.
  • Participated in telephone conferences with the attorney’s office to resolve issues, identify delays, and project completion dates for all pending processes to maintain compliance with Freddie Mac timelines.
  • Completed Affidavits of Debt and other verifications and executed proceedings on Affidavits of Indebtedness and Proposed Final Judgments to confirm the accuracy of figures.

Legal Assistant & Paralegal / Foreclosure Paralegal

Siegfried, Rivera, Lerner de la Torre & Sobel, P.A.
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Drafted and filed a wide range of legal documents in support of Condominium, Property Owner, and Home Owner Associations attempting to recoup past-due maintenance and assessment fees.
  • Prepared detailed Settlement and Stipulation Agreements were according to firm and client terms and conditions.
  • Calculated payoff and reinstatement figures for owners and title agencies to settle accounts or sell properties.
  • Worked with mortgage foreclosures, consumer debt collections, and commercial litigation files, drafting all corresponding Motions, Orders, Discovery Responses, Amended Responses, and Pleadings.
  • Accurately prepared and filed Proofs of Claim for cases involving Bankruptcy action.
  • Drafted and filed Motions, Orders, Discovery Responses, Amended Responses, and Pleadings relevant to the mortgage foreclosure process and regularly attended and recorded notes during Motion Calendar hearings and “Rocket Docket” hearings.
  • Filed liens against defendants once judgments were entered, sending all paperwork to the Secretary of State.
  • Assisted multiple attorneys with daily duties and functions, streamlining overall operations.

Legal Assistant & Paralegal / Foreclosure Paralegal

Solove & Solove, P.A.
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Drafted and filed a wide range of legal documents in support of Condominium, Property Owner, and Home Owner Associations attempting to recoup past-due maintenance and assessment fees.
  • Prepared detailed Settlement and Stipulation Agreements were according to firm and client terms and conditions.
  • Calculated payoff and reinstatement figures for owners and title agencies to settle accounts or sell properties.
  • Worked with mortgage foreclosures, consumer debt collections, and commercial litigation files, drafting all corresponding Motions, Orders, Discovery Responses, Amended Responses, and Pleadings.
  • Accurately prepared and filed Proofs of Claim for cases involving Bankruptcy action.
  • Drafted and filed Motions, Orders, Discovery Responses, Amended Responses, and Pleadings relevant to the mortgage foreclosure process and regularly attended and recorded notes during Motion Calendar hearings and “Rocket Docket” hearings.
  • Filed liens against defendants once judgments were entered, sending all paperwork to the Secretary of State.
  • Assisted multiple attorneys with daily duties and functions, streamlining overall operations.

Legal Assistant & Paralegal / Foreclosure Paralegal

Florida Default Law Group, P.L.
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Drafted and filed a wide range of legal documents in support of Condominium, Property Owner, and Home Owner Associations attempting to recoup past-due maintenance and assessment fees.
  • Prepared detailed Settlement and Stipulation Agreements were according to firm and client terms and conditions.
  • Calculated payoff and reinstatement figures for owners and title agencies to settle accounts or sell properties.
  • Worked with mortgage foreclosures, consumer debt collections, and commercial litigation files, drafting all corresponding Motions, Orders, Discovery Responses, Amended Responses, and Pleadings.
  • Accurately prepared and filed Proofs of Claim for cases involving Bankruptcy action.
  • Drafted and filed Motions, Orders, Discovery Responses, Amended Responses, and Pleadings relevant to the mortgage foreclosure process and regularly attended and recorded notes during Motion Calendar hearings and “Rocket Docket” hearings.
  • Filed liens against defendants once judgments were entered, sending all paperwork to the Secretary of State.
  • Assisted multiple attorneys with daily duties and functions, streamlining overall operations.

Trial Coordinator – Felony Unit

Miami-Dade Office of the State Attorney
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Process arrest warrants, intake forms and court orders
  • Draft subpoenas and coordinate depositions with witnesses and experts
  • Schedule hearings and trial dates
  • Research case law for trial preparation
  • Redline legal pleadings
  • Maintain calendars for 4 attorneys
  • Perform general administrative duties such as filing, faxing, phone calls, etc.
  • Assist with all phases of criminal cases state and federal





Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX
01.2018

Skills

  • Notary public certification
  • Closing assistance
  • Administrative support
  • Legal document drafting
  • Oversee attorney scheduling and invoicing

Certification

  • State of Texas – Certified Notary Public
  • Federal Aviation Administration – Flight Attendant Certification
  • State of Texas – Licensed Insurance Agent-General Lines
  • Texas Realtor License- In Progress

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Real Estate Paralegal

Atlantic Aviation
01.2024 - Current

Real Estate Paralegal

Home Partners of America | Pathlight Property Management
01.2023 - 01.2024

Loan Modification Processor

Fay Servicing, LLC
01.2021 - 01.2023

Flight Attendant

Spirit Airlines
01.2019 - 01.2021

Flight Attendant

Mesa Airlines
01.2018 - 01.2019

Claims Supervisor

Newbold Advisors
01.2018 - 01.2018

GSE Electronic Default Reporting Specialist

Bayview Asset Management
01.2012 - 01.2018

Foreclosure & Post-Foreclosure Coordinator

GSE, GOV Post Sale, and Evictions Coordinator
01.2012 - 01.2013

Legal Assistant & Paralegal / Foreclosure Paralegal

Siegfried, Rivera, Lerner de la Torre & Sobel, P.A.
01.2011 - 01.2012

Legal Assistant & Paralegal / Foreclosure Paralegal

Solove & Solove, P.A.
01.2010 - 01.2011

Legal Assistant & Paralegal / Foreclosure Paralegal

Florida Default Law Group, P.L.
01.2007 - 01.2010

Trial Coordinator – Felony Unit

Miami-Dade Office of the State Attorney
01.2005 - 01.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal

Tarrant County College

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