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Patricia Aguilar

Northlake,Illinois

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

The Law Offices Of James M. Pauletto
10.2014 - Current
  • Draft, revise, format, and proofread various correspondence and legal documents.
  • Preparing and maintaining transaction summaries and checklists and a company calendar.
  • Communicate effectively by phone with clients and attorneys
  • Provide administrative support to attorneys.
  • Coordinating earnest money deposits and other related matters with escrow agents.
  • Work with various title companies.
  • Review and clear judgments and other items identified on title commitment.
  • Update and send title commitments to lenders.
  • Order payoffs and lien releases.
  • Order HOA documents.
  • Order surveys and pull Deeds.
  • Schedule closing dates, location and time.
  • Draft closing documents.
  • Pre-sign and review with clients, all closing documents prior to closing.
  • Daily dictation from attorney.
  • Assist with the drafting and reviewing of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and other legal documents.
  • Record and store client information and documentation.
  • Coordinate real estate transfers for estate planning purposes.

Legal Secretary

Law Offices Of Edward Miller
07.1991 - 07.1998
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal document preparation
  • Streamlined office procedures for increased efficiency in handling legal matters
  • Enhanced attorney productivity with proficient management of case files and schedules including appearances at the Daley Center
  • Reduced errors in legal documents by implementing thorough proofreading processes
  • Daily dictation and drafting of motions and pleadings
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics
  • Managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
  • Developed strong relationships with court personnel to ensure smooth filing processes and adherence to regulations.
  • Contributed to positive client experiences by offering attentive support during consultations with attorneys.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oak Park River Forest High School
Oak Park, IL
05.1990

Skills

  • Ability to handle emotional clients in a professional manner
  • Good organizational and multi- tasking skills
  • Ability to prioritize
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Deadline and detail-oriented
  • Proficiency with personal computers
  • Self motivated, able to work alone without direction from attorney
  • Notary Public
  • Attorney Support

Custom

My current employer will be retiring at the end of the year

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paralegal

The Law Offices Of James M. Pauletto
10.2014 - Current

Legal Secretary

Law Offices Of Edward Miller
07.1991 - 07.1998

High School Diploma -

Oak Park River Forest High School
Patricia Aguilar