Michella Parker
Chicago,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Documentation Specialist
Fifth Third Bank
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for documentation process of loan/lease transactions to ensure conditions in credit approval are met and in compliance with guidelines to document and provide fundings for transactions.
- Files UCC financing statements, orders UCC searches and review searches for liens.
- Obtains basic ancillary documents such as secretary certificates, good standing certificates, Articles of Incorporation, authority certificates.
- Prepares, uploads, and monitors complete signing of documents via DocuSign.
- Tracking post-closing items.
- Interface with Clients, Sales team, Asset Management team, Credit team, and Tax team to document and accurately book transactions.
Paralegal
VedderPrice Law Firm
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted with all aspects of Global Transportation Finance transactions, including preparation and review of closing documents, closing indices, proofing and amending documents.
- Prepared and filed UCC financing statements.
- Electronically recorded international interests in aircraft assets, created and managed data rooms via International Registry website.
- Prepared and managed signature page packages.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Drafted entity formation and maintenance filings.
Senior Documentation Specialist
BMO Harris Bank
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Responsible for documentation process for loan/lease transactions to ensure conditions in credit approval are met and in compliance with guidelines to document and provide fundings.
- Filed UCC1 financing statements, ordered UCC searches.
- Drafted basic ancillary loan and lease documents such as Promissory Notes, Secretary Certificates, Resolutions.
- Coordinated closing process, prepared signature pages, tracked closing deliveries and obtained post-closing item.
- Interface with Clients, Sales team, Asset Management team, Credit team, Legal, and Tax team to document and accurately book transactions
- Followed up with Credit team and Legal team to resolve issues, negotiate and clear documentation waivers and or exceptions.
Lead Documentation Coordinator
Citizens Asset Finance, Inc.
06.2013 - 06.2019
- Responsible for documentation process of loan/lease transactions to ensure condition in credit approval are met and in compliance with guidelines
- Drafted and negotiated lease and loan documents based on credit approval
- Filed UCC financing statements, conducted UCC searches and reviewed searches for blankets.
- Ordered basic ancillary documents such as secretary certificates, good standing certificates.
- Coordinated closing process, including sending and gathering signature pages and tracking post-closing items.
- Collaborated with Clients, Sales team, Asset Management team, Credit team, Legal, Underwriters and Tax team to document and accurately book transactions.
Paralegal Document Reviewer
RBS Citizens Bank
02.2012 - 04.2013
- Analyzed existing contracts for conformance to bank policy and procedure.
- Reviewed and searched various legal contracts and updated terms and conditions in system.
- Prepared contracts from standard templates, tracked and reported on status of contracts.
Probate Paralegal
J.A. Walker & Associates, P.C.
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Assisted in preparation of Probate documents; routine correspondence, motions, subpoenas, and summons per attorney request.
- Researched court cases using court dockets, filing systems, library reference materials, and computer databases.
- Performed administrative duties, case calendaring, drafted documents, accepted in-person client payments.
- Handled all Probate court filings.
- Assisted in preparation and scheduling of depositions.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines.
Docket Clerk
SNR Denton f/k/a Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal
06.2003 - 12.2009
- Researched court cases using court dockets, eDiscovery, filing systems, and other computer databases
- Performed electronic filings
- Prepared, filed and retrieved court documents from Federal, State, and local courts in-person and online.
Education
ABA Approved Post Baccalaureate Paralegal Studies Program Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Roosevelt University
Chicago01.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration, concentration in Management -
Robert Morris University
Chicago09.2005
Associate in Applied Science, major in Paralegal - Paralegal Studies
Robert Morris University
Chicago02.2004
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly organized with focused attention to detail
- Able to work both independently and in team environment
- Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities
Certification
Notary Public
Notary Signing Agent
Timeline
Documentation Specialist
Fifth Third Bank
05.2023 - Current
Paralegal
VedderPrice Law Firm
06.2021 - 04.2023
Senior Documentation Specialist
BMO Harris Bank
06.2019 - 12.2020
Lead Documentation Coordinator
Citizens Asset Finance, Inc.
06.2013 - 06.2019
Paralegal Document Reviewer
RBS Citizens Bank
02.2012 - 04.2013
Probate Paralegal
J.A. Walker & Associates, P.C.
06.2011 - 02.2012
Docket Clerk
SNR Denton f/k/a Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal
06.2003 - 12.2009
ABA Approved Post Baccalaureate Paralegal Studies Program Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Business Administration, concentration in Management -
Robert Morris University
Associate in Applied Science, major in Paralegal - Paralegal Studies
Robert Morris University
Notary Public
Notary Signing Agent
References Available
Available upon request.
References Available
Available upon request.
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