Kristina Roopnarine
Holbrook
Summary
Dynamic paralegal with extensive experience at Rosen Associates, adept in lease preparation and legal documentation. Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint, I excel in managing complex transactions while fostering strong client relationships. Recognized for streamlining processes, ensuring timely closings, and enhancing operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal/Leasing Administrator
Rosen Associates
Jericho
09.2025 - Current
- Prepare Lease including any and all exhibits (i.e. Guaranty, Equipment List, Sign Standards, etc.)
- Prepare Pending Folder, Agreement Status Form, Rent Breakdown Sheet, Rent Computation Sheet
- Prepare Commission Agreement, if applicable
- Prepare Lease Extension/Modification including any and all exhibits
- Prepare Lease Termination including any and all exhibits
- Prepare Temporary Use and Occupancy Agreement including any and all exhibits
- Prepare Lease Assignment including Tenant acknowledgement, Credit Check Disclosure Form and Guaranty, if applicable
- Maintain and update a spreadsheet outlining the company and contact who handles the tax appeals for each property, when the taxes are due for each property, when the assessments notices are mailed out for each property, when the assessment appeal deadline is for each property, what the status is for a tax appeal for a property and the websites for the counties/towns the property is located in in order to check property information
- Maintain spreadsheet outlining those Leases that are expiring within the next calendar year
Transfer Agent/Closing Specialist
John B. Lovett & Associates
Queens
11.2022 - 09.2025
- Review and processing sale, subleasing/lease, finance and title transfer application packages for 34 condominium and cooperative properties
- Convey discrepancies and/or questions based on preliminary review to brokers and applicants immediately upon review
- Submit completed application packages to Boards for their review and consideration
- Assist in coordination with Boards to determine and promulgate sale and subleasing policies
- Coordinate interview schedules and locations with the Board/Admissions Committees, owners and prospective owners/residents
- Prepare and send documents for impending closing to appropriate board members for execution
- Act as closing agent for co-op/condo
- Perform necessary steps upon the closing of sale or transfer and approval of lease/sublease to ensure our records reflect new information and any changes
- Communicate with the management team to work cohesively to provide the best service to customers.
Managing Closing Specialist
AKAM Associates
New York
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Coordinate closing dates with the respective parties once the file has been accurately prepared and provided by the Transfer Agents.
- Manager of the closing department
- Review and approve remote days, PTO and sick days.
- Train all new hires
- Advocate for my team
- Work closely with the Transfer Agent to carefully vet each file and ensure the file can properly close in a timely manner.
- Effectively maintain the closing calendar. (3 in person closings and 4 remote closings per day)
- Keep track and resolve all closing matter issues directly with attorney, lenders, and co-op counsel as necessary.
- Create and issue invoices and closing forms for each particular property.
- Ensure that all appropriate documents, checks, and copies are provided to all parties immediately after closings.
- Ensure that all notifications are provided to Property Manager; Assistant; Transfer Agent and Resident Manager once a sale has concluded.
- Ensure that any pending post-closing items are properly and timely addressed.
Managing Paralegal & Transfer Agent
Gitter & Lehrer PLLC
New York
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Receiving new deal sheets
- Preparing retainer agreements for clients
- Preparing client questionnaire
- Drafting contracts of sale
- Conducting attorney due diligence
- Reviewing of board minutes for all purchases
- Receiving and circulating executed contracts of sale to brokers and clients
- Scheduling closings
- Ordering Title reports and Lien searches
- Review Offering Plans
- Requesting Payoffs
- Drafting Payoff statements
- Drafting closing instructions, checklists and attendance sheet
- Drafting Deeds
- Preparing Acris Documents
- Preparing closing documents for Fairview Cooperation
- Preparing stock certificate for new owners buying in the Fairview Cooperation
- Canceling old stock Certificate from sellers in the Fairview Cooperation
- Conducting Closings
- Process all closing documents and send off to the Management Company
- Plan office Parties and Events
- Host all parties and Events
- Keep track of all legal fees and deposit into firm’s bank account
- Real Estate Law
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Katz & Matz P.C
New York
03.2010 - 12.2015
- Assisted in all areas of administrative work, including data entry, receptionist duties, file organization, research development and supported a team of 15 attorneys.
- Knowledgeable of SharePoint, Acris, Excel, Microsoft Word and Title vest
- Prepared closing documents, Ordered Payoffs, Lien Searches, and Prepared Power of Attorney
- Client intake (What to expect when purchasing or selling and Legal fees)
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of office as well as preparations of all documents necessary for the successful completion of transactions.
- Responsible for drafting documents, conducting research and offering legal counsel to clients.
- Ensured all clients and brokers are fully prepared and ready for each closing.
- Scheduling closings and conduct attorney due diligence for condo and coop purchases.
- Keeping track of closed files 10 years +.
Education
Associates Degree -
Queens Borough Community College
Queens01.2010
High School -
Jamaica High School
Queens01.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Acris
- SharePoint
- QuickBooks
- BJ Murry
- Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate
Office Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Acris
- SharePoint
- QuickBooks
- BJ Murry
- Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate
Certification
Notary
Timeline
Paralegal/Leasing Administrator
Rosen Associates
09.2025 - Current
Transfer Agent/Closing Specialist
John B. Lovett & Associates
11.2022 - 09.2025
Managing Closing Specialist
AKAM Associates
12.2019 - 11.2022
Managing Paralegal & Transfer Agent
Gitter & Lehrer PLLC
01.2016 - 12.2019
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Katz & Matz P.C
03.2010 - 12.2015
Associates Degree -
Queens Borough Community College
High School -
Jamaica High School