Patricia Hiott Redwine
Charleston,SC
Summary
Diligent Real Estate Paralegal known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in legal closing document preparation, title research, and client communication. Excel in negotiation, critical thinking, and time management to meet tight deadlines. Bring strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with clients and legal teams.
Background includes extensive legal assistance for real estate transactions. Systematic and meticulous team player with an organized nature and disciplined approach to completing work with little oversight.
Talented Real Estate Paralegal knowledgeable about completing research and records searches for real estate contracts and closings. Familiar with utilizing databases and public resources to complete work. Bringing many years of experience in the field.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Real Estate Paralegal
Graves & Davis, LLC
Charleston, SC
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
- Gathered information from public records for various real estate transactions.
- Created databases to track progress on multiple real estate projects simultaneously.
- Facilitated communications between clients, lenders, brokers and other parties involved in a transaction.
- Reviewed and organized real estate documents, including title commitments, surveys, deeds and mortgages.
- Coordinated with title companies to ensure timely delivery of title policies.
- Verified validity of liens against property being sold.
- Interpreted legal documents related to real estate transactions.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Monitored the progress of real estate closings to ensure deadlines were met.
- Researched zoning ordinances, deed restrictions and other legal documents related to properties.
- Assisted in preparing closing packages and handled post-closing matters.
- Prepared closing documents with care to eliminate errors or delays in processes.
- Ensured that all parties involved in a transaction were properly represented before any funds were released from an escrow account.
- Processed payments related to mortgage loans, taxes, insurance premiums and other fees associated with the sale of a property.
- Coordinated with buyers, sellers, agents, and lenders to facilitate information exchange and resolve issues.
- Issued checks from escrow accounts according to instructions provided by clients or lenders.
- Ordered title reports for issuing title insurance, identified and resolved title defects and satisfied existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals.
- Managed escrow process from opening to closing, ensuring timely and compliant transactions.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with real estate agents, lenders, and attorneys to facilitate efficient transactions.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions including deposits, withdrawals, disbursements and closing statements.
- Oversaw complete real estate closing process and adhered to all related process guidelines, company standards, and title requirements.
- Managed multiple files simultaneously while ensuring adherence to deadlines.
- Collaborated with internal banking and accounting teams to maintain escrow accounts and records and approved funds disbursements.
- Maintained detailed records of all escrow transactions for audit purposes and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated transaction documentation by ordering title reports, completing forms and statements and gathering existing documents.
- Facilitated the disbursement of funds and documents according to escrow instructions.
- Prepared detailed closing statements, highlighting all transaction costs and disbursements.
- Utilized escrow software systems for transaction management and documentation.
Senior Real Estate Paralegal
Pflug Law Firm, LLC
Mount Pleasant, SC
04.2016 - 06.2022
- Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
- Bank liaison
Real Estate Paralegal
Cipolla & Cox, LLC
Charleston, SC
04.2013 - 04.2016
Real Estate Paralegal
Manaker & Cipolla, LLC
Charleston , SC
01.2007 - 04.2013
Real Estate Paralegal Pre-Closer
Weeks Manaker & Donaldson LLC
Charleston , SC
10.2005 - 01.2007
Receptionist
Claypoole Law Firm
Charleston , SC
01.2005 - 10.2005
Scheduler
South Carolina U.S. Senate Campaign
Charleston , SC
01.2004 - 12.2004
Assistant to Tournament Manager
SC Governor's Cup Billfish Tournament
Charleston , SC
Marina Dock Hand
Isle Of Palms Marina
Isle Of Palms, SC
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Elon University
Elon, NC05-2003
High School Diploma -
Porter Gaud
Charleston, SC05-1999
Skills
- Notary Public for South Carolina
- Escrow Officer
- Detail Oriented
- Event Coordination
Timeline
Lead Real Estate Paralegal
Graves & Davis, LLC
10.2022 - 08.2024
Senior Real Estate Paralegal
Pflug Law Firm, LLC
04.2016 - 06.2022
Real Estate Paralegal
Cipolla & Cox, LLC
04.2013 - 04.2016
Real Estate Paralegal
Manaker & Cipolla, LLC
01.2007 - 04.2013
Real Estate Paralegal Pre-Closer
Weeks Manaker & Donaldson LLC
10.2005 - 01.2007
Receptionist
Claypoole Law Firm
01.2005 - 10.2005
Scheduler
South Carolina U.S. Senate Campaign
01.2004 - 12.2004
Assistant to Tournament Manager
SC Governor's Cup Billfish Tournament
Marina Dock Hand
Isle Of Palms Marina
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Elon University
High School Diploma -
Porter Gaud