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Nancy Stevens

Westmont,IL

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong track record in accurately reviewing documents. Extensive expertise in title insurance, real estate industries, and law office concepts. Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and ability to thrive in a team environment.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Paralegal

Robert C Lake & Associates, PC
Wheaton, IL
04.2023 - Current
  • Preparation and review of sales contracts, amendments, attachments, agreements
  • Review title commitments, plats, surveys and sidwells
  • Resolve title issues
  • Preparation of title objection letters
  • Review homeowner association documents
  • Due diligence on vacant land - soil tests
  • Track contract/due diligence/contingency dates to comply with contract
  • Preparation of closing documents, deeds, net closing statements, bill of sale, affidavits
  • Schedule closings and communicate between all parties
  • Maintain file from contract view through closing
  • Post-closing - receipt of recorded deed and owner's title policy - reviewing policy is issued clean
  • Liaison between attorney and client

Title Specialist

Codilis & Associates
Burr Ridge
10.1993 - 01.2023
  • Title examining (multiple states)
  • Prepared title commitments and title policies
  • Title searching in multiple counties in Illinois
  • Reviewed surveys, plat maps and sidwells
  • Identifying and clearing liens on title
  • Prepared title claims and hold harmless/indemnity letters
  • Handled mortgage refinancing for lender client (closing)
  • Liaison between lender and closing company
  • Prepared, reviewed and confirmed accuracy of closing documents
  • Prepared master statements/settlement statements
  • Disbursed funds from closing
  • Obtained release of liens from mortgage companies, banks, municipalities and other lien holders
  • Communication with clients and other law firms
  • Worked with attorney on tax sale redemptions
  • Identifying condominium associations and homeowner associations for clients
  • Prepared foreclosure complaints (understand foreclosure process)
  • Worked with attorney in defending 2nd mortgage liens in foreclosure actions
  • Monitored and updated client systems to retrieve new real estate owned (REO) referrals and insured client timeframes were met in 4 states
  • Maintained department manuals and procedures using Microsoft Office
  • Trained multiple employees
  • Supervised 2 departments.

Education

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL

Skills

  • Excellent researching abilities
  • Proficient title experience
  • Ability to read surveys and plats
  • Detail oriented
  • Legal document preparation
  • Prioritization and time management
  • Client relations
  • Effective multi-tasking
  • Team member volunteer
  • Licensed broker
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Real Estate Paralegal

Robert C Lake & Associates, PC
04.2023 - Current

Title Specialist

Codilis & Associates
10.1993 - 01.2023

College of DuPage
Nancy Stevens