Background includes extensive legal assistance for real estate transactions. Systematic and meticulous team player with an organized nature and disciplined approach to completing work with little oversight.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Paralegal
Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos
Sarasota, FL
09.2011 - 03.2024
Facilitated communications between clients, lenders, brokers and other parties involved in a transaction.
Reviewed and organized real estate documents, including title commitments, surveys, deeds and mortgages.
Assisted in preparing closing packages and handled post-closing matters.
Legal Assistant
Ruden McClosky
Sarasota, FL
06.2007 - 08.2011
Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys attending out-of-town meetings or conferences.
Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
Real Estate Legal Assistant
Wellbaum & Wolff, P.A.
Englewood, FL
06.2004 - 05.2007
Coordinated closings between buyers and sellers by ensuring all necessary documentation is completed correctly.
Organized client files for attorneys and maintained accurate records of all real estate transactions.
Responded promptly to inquiries from clients via phone or email regarding their real estate cases.
Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
Philadelphia, PA
10.1986 - 07.2004
Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.
Drafted, edited and finalized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings and motions.
Education
Diploma - General Practice
Philadelphia Institute of Paralegal Training
Philadelphia, PA
11-1991
Certification in Secretarial Science - Business
Lincoln Business Institute
Pennsauken, NJ
09-1986
Skills
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Effective Multitasking
Calendar Management
Legal Document Preparation
Closing assistance
Proficient in MS Office
Professional Team Player
Reliable and Motivated
Certification
Florida Notary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Real Estate Paralegal
Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos
09.2011 - 03.2024
Legal Assistant
Ruden McClosky
06.2007 - 08.2011
Real Estate Legal Assistant
Wellbaum & Wolff, P.A.
06.2004 - 05.2007
Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
10.1986 - 07.2004
Diploma - General Practice
Philadelphia Institute of Paralegal Training
Certification in Secretarial Science - Business
Lincoln Business Institute
Florida Notary
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