Miguel Velazquez
Lynn,MA
Summary
Highly personable and seasoned commercial corporate real estate paralegal with 14 years of experience in the field. Seeking a position where expertise can be utilized for the benefit of the company. Proficient in resolving complex title issues and working efficiently and effectively in challenging and stressful situations. Focuses on specific accounts, clients, and cases involving the corporate needs of business entities and real estate transactions. Brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to contribute to the success of the organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
The Law Office of Meredith A. Fine
12.2016 - Current
- Draft commercial and residential real estate documents relative to closing such as deeds, affidavits, certificates, settlement statements, disbursement statements, mortgages, assignments and loan packages
- Clearing commercial and residential titles, reviewing title exams, requesting releases for aged liens, obtaining payoffs and solving complex title issues.
- Forming and establishing business entities, reviewing business contracts, agreements, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, leases, filing annual reports and requests of certificates.
- Drafting, filing, and searches of UCC financing statements.
- Handling of financing with private and national lenders for construction, purchase and refinance of loans
- Extensive contact with clients, vendors, bank representatives and real estate agents; greet visitors; respond to internal and external client communications; respond to phone calls; transmit messages accurately and promptly.
Litigation Case Manager
Jason Stone Injury Lawyers
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Drafted pleadings and motions; answered discovery, scheduled depositions; prepared case files for trial, mediation and arbitration
- Responsible for contact with clients; greet visitors; respond to internal and external client communications; respond to phone calls; transmitted messages accurately and promptly
- Maintained calendars and schedule appointments, meetings, and conference calls
- Translated English to Spanish for Spanish speaking clients; telephone conference calls, face to face interviews, and all related documents
- Answered multiple phone lines in a timely manner while assisting clients
- Prepared case files; legal documents, medical bills and records and other important confidential information related to client’s case
Legal Assistant
The Kaplan Bond Group
06.2011 - 11.2015
- Drafted pleadings, motions and client correspondence, answered discovery
- Prepared case files for trial, mediation, and arbitration
- Filed lawsuits with state courts; filed claims with the Workers Compensation Department, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Industrial Accidents, and Jones Act claims
- Scheduled depositions, appointments, meetings and conference calls and maintained calendars
- Responsible for client correspondence; responded to internal and external client communications and phone calls
- Maintained, organized and updated client files and matter lists
- Translating and Interpreting English to Spanish
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Marian Court College
Swampscott, MA01.2012
Skills
- Bilingual and fluent in Spanish
- EFileMA
- MA ECF
- Simplifile
- MA Registry of Deeds
- QuickBooks
- PrepExpress
- Practice Panther
- Word (expertise in redlining contracts and other documents)
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Adobe Acrobat PDF
- Scheduling
- Travel booking
- Answering multiple phone lines
- MA Notary Public
Timeline
Paralegal
The Law Office of Meredith A. Fine
12.2016 - Current
Litigation Case Manager
Jason Stone Injury Lawyers
11.2015 - 06.2016
Legal Assistant
The Kaplan Bond Group
06.2011 - 11.2015
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Marian Court College
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