Lauren Dreher
Canton,GA
Summary
Experienced Real Estate Paralegal with 8+ years of expertise in managing high-stakes transactions, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with diverse stakeholders. Adept at organizing complex processes, maintaining accurate documentation, and providing exceptional client service. Seeking to transition into an Administrative Assistant role to leverage organizational, communication, and multitasking skills in a dynamic office environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Thomas and Brown, LLC Attorneys at Law
08.2016 - 07.2024
- Conducted title searches and examined title abstracts to verify the legal status of property titles, identifying any encumbrances or discrepancies requiring resolution
- Prepared and reviewed closing documents, including deeds, mortgages, promissory notes, and settlement statements, ensuring all documents complied with local, state, and federal regulations
- Acted as a liaison between attorneys, clients, lenders, title insurance companies, and real estate agents to coordinate closing schedules and resolve any issues
- Ensured compliance with real estate laws, escrow procedures, and ethical practices while managing a caseload of 80 residential and commercial closings per month
- Trained and mentored junior paralegals, improving team efficiency and knowledge in real estate law and closing procedures
- Efficiently handled phone and email inquiries, ensuring smooth and efficient closings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients, agents and loan officers
Assistant Manager
Pure Taqueria
09.2009 - 07.2016
- Assisted in overseeing daily restaurant operations for a high-volume establishment, ensuring all shifts ran smoothly and efficiently
- Supervised and mentored a team including servers, kitchen staff, and hosts, to deliver top-notch service and maintain a positive work environment
- Managed scheduling, training, and performance evaluations, ensuring staff adhered to company standards and delivered high-quality customer service
- Addressed customer inquiries, complaints, and special requests in a professional manner, resolving issues to ensure guest satisfaction and repeat business
- Monitored inventory levels and worked with suppliers to place orders, ensuring the availability of key ingredients and minimizing waste
Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GASkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- High attention to detail and confidentiality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Office administration
- Expertise in drafting and managing legal documents
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Certification
Real Estate Exam, Barney and Fletcher Schools
Timeline
Paralegal
Thomas and Brown, LLC Attorneys at Law
08.2016 - 07.2024
Assistant Manager
Pure Taqueria
09.2009 - 07.2016
Kennesaw State University
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