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