Laura Ann Busche Ernst
Louisville,KY
Summary
Skilled Legal and Real Estate Processor adept at working quickly and accurately in fast-paced, high-volume real estate and legal environments. Proficient in documentation, data entry and file management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Processor
Old Colonial Mortggage
Louisville, KY
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Closing Coordinator
English Law Group
Louisville , KY
11.2016 - 08.2020
- Contacted appropriate agencies to complete searches, order records and obtain documents.
- Prepared closing disclosures, post-closing records and disbursements.
- Audited closing documents, noted issues and pursued resolutions in order to facilitate closing and funding processes.
- Maintained checklists of required documentation and open issues affecting closings.
- Estimated closing dates and scheduled meetings.
- Collaborated with lenders, agents and legal professionals to resolve transactional and title issues.
- Handled as many as 20 closing files each month by effectively organizing, multitasking and prioritizing closing work.
- Verified closing financial disclosure amounts against settlement and escrow agent figures to accurately reflect borrowers' bottom-line costs.
- Reviewed titles, insurance, and flood zone certifications to meet closing standards for each property.
- Prepared preliminary settlement statements and loan closing instructions for review by title companies and closing agents.
- Validated and audited final signed documents in accordance with state, county and investor guidelines.
- Prepared closing statements for real estate closings and detailing important property information.
Paralegal
Krauser And Brown
Louisville , KY
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
- Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
- Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
Paralegal
Gannott Law Group
Louisville, KY
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
Paralegal
Ricketts Law Offices
Louisville , KY
01.2010 - 03.2016
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
- Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
- Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
- Directed and coordinated service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions for several legal professionals.
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
- Created and implemented policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
- Drafted responses for exceptions on foreclosure procedural errors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Paralegal Studies
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12.2010
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart Academy
Louisville, KY05.2006
Grade School -
Our Lady of Lourdes
Louisville, KY05.2002
Skills
- Workstation Equipment Monitoring
- Quality Control
- Root Cause Analysis Participation
- Supplies and Materials Ordering
- Settlement Statements preparation
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Multitasking and Organizing
- Report Analysis
- Document Review
- Teamwork and Communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Contacting Borrowers
- Loan Evaluations
Timeline
Senior Processor
Old Colonial Mortggage
08.2020 - 07.2022
Closing Coordinator
English Law Group
11.2016 - 08.2020
Paralegal
Krauser And Brown
06.2016 - 11.2016
Paralegal
Gannott Law Group
03.2016 - 06.2016
Paralegal
Ricketts Law Offices
01.2010 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Paralegal Studies
University of Louisville
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart Academy
Grade School -
Our Lady of Lourdes
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