Madison Macumber
Ithaca
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong legal background and proven experience supporting high-volume workflows, document management, and cross-functional coordination. Known for accuracy, regulatory compliance, and managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments. Applies legal expertise to drive efficient, organized support across corporate, financial, and operational functions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Klausner Cook, PLLC
Ithaca
11.2025 - Current
- Manage a high volume of residential real estate transactions from contract through closing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time execution
- Coordinate all aspects of closings, serving as primary point of contact for attorneys, lenders, title companies, and clients
- Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, deeds, closing statements, and title-related documents
- Proactively track deadlines, resolve title and document issues, and maintain deal momentum across multiple active files
- Prepare closing packages and ensure all documentation was complete, accurate, and ready for execution
Administrative Assistant
Cornell University, Facilities Engineering
Ithaca
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Coordinated facility projects and capital design reviews, liaising between engineering teams, university stakeholders, and external partners to ensure project alignment and communication
- Managed daily office operations, overseeing procurement, IT coordination, and staff time tracking to streamline workflow
- Supported budget management by tracking expenses and allocating resources, implementing process improvements to enhance operational compliance
Paralegal
Klausner Cook, PLLC
Ithaca
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed residential real estate transactions from contract through closing, coordinating attorneys, lenders, and clients to ensure accuracy and timely completion of all documentation
- Prepared and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, deeds, and estate planning instruments such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, ensuring compliance with legal standards
- Assisted with estate planning matters by organizing client information and drafting documents to facilitate efficient execution processes
- Maintained case files across real estate and estate planning matters, tracking deadlines and ensuring accurate documentation
Paralegal (Contract)
United Stated Attorney, District of Hawaii
Honolulu
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinated case file organization, document review, and administrative tasks to streamline processes
- Prepared and formatted legal documents to ensure compliance with court requirements
- Conducted legal and factual research, organized discovery materials and exhibits to enhance case accuracy
- Supported federal litigation processes and court procedure workflows, assisted with trial prep and document compilation
Legal Secretary
Coughlin & Gerhart, LLpP
Ithaca
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Prepared and reviewed real estate closing documents, including deeds, leases, contracts, and closing statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance to facilitate successful transactions
- Managed attorney calendars, coordinated meetings and closings, and tracked key deadlines to streamline scheduling processes
- Organized filing systems for client and transaction records, ensuring confidentiality and easy access for legal processes
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden05-2022
Skills
- Legal operations and workflow support
- Document and records management
- Legal process coordination
- Litigation support and organization
- Case management across matters
- Cross-functional coordination with partners
- Compliance awareness and data handling
- Process improvement and efficiency
- Systems adaptability and software proficiency
- Task and deadline management
- Professional communication and stakeholder support
Certification
- NYS Notary Public
Timeline
Paralegal
Klausner Cook, PLLC
11.2025 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Cornell University, Facilities Engineering
04.2024 - 10.2025
Paralegal
Klausner Cook, PLLC
03.2023 - 04.2024
Paralegal (Contract)
United Stated Attorney, District of Hawaii
12.2022 - 03.2023
Legal Secretary
Coughlin & Gerhart, LLpP
12.2020 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Tompkins Cortland Community College