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Shannon Linehan

South Glens Falls,NY

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bonacio Construction, Inc.

Paralegal
11.2023 - 10.2024


• Collect information from several entities to obtain accurate information required, such as Final Water readings, Mortgage Payoffs, Property taxes, etc.


• Responsible for handling real estate closing transactions, ordered and reviewed Title Commitments, scheduled closings
• Review Title Commitments and lien searches for violations, title defects, etc.
• Review marked-up Commitments with final title policies to be distributed to attorneys
• Review and maintain Corporate Entity files and organizational charts
• Assist with compiling and completing time sensitive tasks to stay on track for Offering Plan submissions to the Attorney General’s Office.

  • Prepare AIA Contracts with Guaranty and Insurance
  • Prepare Settlement Statements for closings
    • NYS Notary Public/Paralegal Certificate

Paralegal

McPhillips, Fitzgerald & Cullum LLP
11.2019 - 11.2023


  • General clerical duties including photocopying, scanning, fax & mailing
  • Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts and memorandums
  • Schedule and coordinate Real Estate closings
  • Input client data into central database
  • Professional office setting managing calendars
  • Prepare CD/ Settlement Statements for closings, assist clients with home purchase and home sale process as well as representing the lender
  • Prepare Settlement Statement for both purchase and sale closings
  • Collect information from several entities to obtain accurate information required, such as Final Water readings, Mortgage Payoffs, Property Taxes, etc.
  • Responsible for handling real estate closing transactions, ordered and reviewed Title Commitments, scheduled closings, acted as liaison between attorney/client/bank
  • Review Title Commitments and lien searches for violations and/or title defects
  • Review marked-up Commitments with final title policies to be distributed to attorneys, lenders and clients
  • Liaise with all parties involved in purchase, sale and refinance process including, but not limited to, attorneys, title companies, bank personnel, to facilitate process
  • Resolve post-closing issues with lending institution
  • As paralegal for a bank attorney, prepare closing packages
  • NYS Notary Public/Paralegal Certificate

Paralegal

Ianniello Anderson / Northway Title Agency
10.2018 - 10.2019


  • General clerical duties including photocopying, scanning, fax & mailing
  • Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts and memorandums
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings & appointments
  • Input client data into central database
  • Professional office setting managing calendars
  • Prepared CDF settlement statements for closings, assisted clients with home purchase and home sale process as well as representing the lender
  • Prepared Closing Statement for both purchase and sale closings
  • Prepared attorney review letters using effective communication skills to maintain rapport with clients, attorneys, and real estate agents
  • Responsible for handling real estate closing transactions, ordered and reviewed Title Commitments, scheduled closings, acted as liaison between attorney/client/bank
  • Review Title Commitments and lien searches for violations and/or title defects
  • Review marked-up Commitments with final title policies to be distributed to attorneys, lenders and clients
  • Liaise with all parties involved in purchase, sale and refinance process, including, but not limited to, attorneys, title companies, bank personnel to facilitate process
  • Resolve post-closing issues with lending institution
  • Assist in preparation of Last Will & Testaments, Power of Attorney and Healthcare Proxy as well as witness
  • As paralegal for a bank attorney, prepare closing packages for commercial closings
  • To include, but not limited to, collecting entity documents, certificates of good standing, filing receipts etc.
  • Prepare corporate resolutions and certifications of the same
  • NYS Notary Public/Paralegal Certificate

Title Examiner

Northway Title Agency, Inc.
08.2015 - 04.2017


  • Search real estate records when necessary
  • Finalize the summaries of the following: Lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to title
  • Research and list final tax bills for Title Commitments
  • Examine that each Commitment has accurate listings of deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, easements, and plats/maps to determine ownership, encumbrances, and to verify legal descriptions of property
  • Prepare final Title Commitments and invoices for closing
  • Examine marked up Title Commitments and issue Final Insurance Policies

Receptionist/Paralegal

Borgos & Del Signore, P.C
06.2013 - 03.2015
  • Receive and direct visitors and clients
  • Answer, screen, transfer inbound calls (multiple lines)
  • General clerical duties including photocopying, scanning, fax & mailing
  • Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts and memorandums
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings & appointments
  • Post Office pick up of mail, sort and distribute incoming correspondence
  • Maintain office supply inventory
  • Coordinate maintenance of office equipment
  • Input client data into central database
  • Maintain neat, tidy workspace for reception area, meeting spaces and conference room, Professional office setting managed calendars as well as have been administrator of several office operating systems
  • Prepared HUD-1 & HUD 1A settlement statements for closings, assisted clients with home purchase and home sale process when representing the lender
  • Prepared Closing Statement for both purchase and sale closings
  • Prepared attorney review letters using effective communication skills to maintain rapport with clients, attorneys, and real estate agents
  • Responsible for handling real estate closing transactions, ordered and reviewed Title Commitments, scheduled closings, acted as liaison between attorney and client
  • Created and updated various excel spreadsheets and charts used to keep track of the receipt, delivery and status of several relevant documents relating to multiple real estate matters, title insurance, LLC's & Inc.'s and Last Will and Testaments
  • Review title reports and lien searches for violations, title defects
  • Prepare Title Commitments and distribute to appropriate outlets
  • Review marked-up Title and prepare final title policies to be distributed to attorneys, lenders and clients
  • Liaise with all parties involved in purchase and refinance process, attorneys, title companies, bank personnel to facilitate process
  • Resolve post-closing issues with lending institutions
  • Prepare all LLC & Inc Documents from start to finish (NYS Department of State to ordering and completing corporate books)
  • Assist in preparation of Last Will & Testaments, Power of Attorney and Healthcare Proxy (sat as witness to many)
  • Responsible for handling all Vehicle and Traffic matters including preparation and execution of new control dates, letters to the ADA and Judge, record research regarding driver abstracts

Group Sales Coordinator

The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom
11.2009 - 06.2013
  • Company Overview: For a large corporation
  • Followed strict in house and corporate guidelines all the while ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining a great rapport with staff and co-workers
  • Act as the liaison between clients, staff and management
  • Direct sales and cold calling
  • Maintain office supply order
  • Answer multiple phone lines
  • Coordinate school and camp outings with catering department
  • Manage distribution of all group tickets for entry to the park, as well as appropriate wristbands for meals and special events
  • For a large corporation

Conference & Catering Events Manager

02.2006 - 12.2008
  • Professional office settings, organized files, managed calendars, individual clients and accounts as well as have been administrator of several office operating systems
  • Created and distributed BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) and held BEO meetings weekly, or more often if needed to guarantee error free events
  • Oversaw all function rooms to confirm proper set up and guest satisfaction
  • Preserved all room blocks for groups booking rooms and expedited rooming lists to the Rooms Division
  • Handle "upset or irate" clients
  • Also have a great personal touch on the telephone and in person, which puts people at ease
  • Facilitated communication with professionals including Hotel Management, Food & Beverage Department, equipment and linen rental companies to ensure efficient running of events
  • Drove sales not only with up selling, but with excellent customer service gaining customer loyalty, repeat business, and future customer referrals
  • Diligently worked with Finance Department to coordinate all billing aspects from deposits, to recurring payments, and finally, final payments

Education

Paralegal Certificate - In Paralegal

Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus
Albany, NY

High School Diploma Or GED -

01.2012

Skills

  • Events Management
  • Outlook
  • Billing
  • Receptionist
  • Scheduling
  • Organizational Skills
  • Typing
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Legal Research
  • Escrow
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Legal Drafting
  • Administrative Experience
  • Event Planning
  • Cold Calling
  • Multi-line Phone Systems
  • Direct Sales
  • Guest services
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service

Certification

Paralegal Certificate, Notary Public, 2015 to Current

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Bonacio Construction, Inc.

Paralegal
11.2023 - 10.2024

Paralegal

McPhillips, Fitzgerald & Cullum LLP
11.2019 - 11.2023

Paralegal

Ianniello Anderson / Northway Title Agency
10.2018 - 10.2019

Title Examiner

Northway Title Agency, Inc.
08.2015 - 04.2017

Receptionist/Paralegal

Borgos & Del Signore, P.C
06.2013 - 03.2015

Group Sales Coordinator

The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom
11.2009 - 06.2013

Conference & Catering Events Manager

02.2006 - 12.2008

High School Diploma Or GED -

Paralegal Certificate - In Paralegal

Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus
Shannon Linehan