Suzanne McKinney
Abingdon,VA
Summary
Resourceful Commercial Real Estate Paralegal known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in lease abstraction, due diligence, and contract management. Excel in negotiation, problem-solving, and time management to meet tight deadlines and support legal teams effectively.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal/Risk Management Specialist
K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. "Food City"
Abingdon, VA
08.2013 - Current
- Reviewed and analyzed documents, such as deeds, mortgages, leases, title opinions, surveys, and other real estate records.
- Conducted due diligence research on property titles and liens.
- Drafted legal documents including contracts, leases, purchase agreements, affidavits and title insurance policies.
- Coordinated closings with lenders, buyers and sellers and other parties involved in transactions.
- Assisted in the negotiation of terms with clients or opposing counsels.
- Prepared closing documents including settlement statements and closing disclosure forms.
- Monitored changes in laws affecting commercial real estate matters.
- Compiled reports containing summaries of pertinent information regarding properties under consideration for acquisition.
- Wrote property descriptions for use in legal transactions.
- Organized and submitted easement documents per company policies and relevant legal statutes.
Title Insurance Underwriter (Owner)
Black's Fort Title Insurance, LLC
Abingdon, VA
09.2005 - 12.2012
- Reviewed title searches and documents to ensure accuracy of information and compliance with state regulations.
- Analyzed property titles to identify potential risks and liabilities.
- Conducted research on public records, such as court decisions, deeds, and liens.
- Provided technical guidance to customers regarding their title insurance needs.
- Underwriter for First American Title Insurance Agency responsible for writing title commitments and title policies.
Paralegal (Real Estate and Civil Litigation)
V. Blake McKinney, P.C.
Abingdon, VA
09.2005 - 10.2012
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
- Maintained contract database with relevant information for categorization and easy access.
- Reviewed and organized real estate documents, including title commitments, surveys, deeds and mortgages.
- Drafted contracts and closing documents for review by attorneys.
- Monitored the progress of real estate closings to ensure deadlines were met.
- Assisted in preparing closing packages and handled post-closing matters.
- Researched zoning ordinances, deed restrictions and other legal documents related to properties.
- Gathered information from public records for various real estate transactions.
Legal Assistant (Real Estate and Civil Litigation)
Bundy McElroy Hodges
Abingdon, VA
06.1994 - 09.2005
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Prepare deeds, mortgage documents, closing statements, title letters (preliminary and final).
- Review surveys and prepare property descriptions.
- Communicate with clients throughout the closing process.
- Close transactions, file documents with court clerks, process post closing documents.
Education
BBA - Business
King University
Bristol, TN05-2016
Skills
- Extensive knowledge in managing real estate transactions from beginning to completiononss
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Extensive knowledge in managing real estate transactions from beginning through completion
- Work independently or part of a team
- Strong customer service skills
- Effective negotiating skills and experience presenting ideas and concepts
- Ability to act decisively and accurately when advising or assisting others
- Proficient in MS Office products
- Experience with SoftPro real estate software
Certification
- Performance Skills for Effective Management, Food City, September 2014
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month August 2023
- Employee of the Year 2023
Timeline
Legal/Risk Management Specialist
K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. "Food City"
08.2013 - Current
Title Insurance Underwriter (Owner)
Black's Fort Title Insurance, LLC
09.2005 - 12.2012
Paralegal (Real Estate and Civil Litigation)
V. Blake McKinney, P.C.
09.2005 - 10.2012
Legal Assistant (Real Estate and Civil Litigation)
Bundy McElroy Hodges
06.1994 - 09.2005
- Performance Skills for Effective Management, Food City, September 2014
BBA - Business
King University
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