Sherleen Sims-Musgrove
Malaga
Summary
Dedicated Administrative Professional with 34 years of experience in legal office management and operations, including staff oversight, policy research, and regulatory compliance. Strong foundation in Washington state laws (WACs, RCWs), legal procedures, and public service, complemented by over 8 years of volunteer leadership in the Wenatchee Valley. Highly organized, personable, and results-driven, with a proven ability to manage complex projects independently, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and uphold high standards of accountability, efficiency, and service to the community.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Property and Acquisition Specialist
Washington State Department of Transportation
05.2024 - Current
- Negotiate real estate acquisitions with property owners; prepare legal descriptions and all necessary documents for acquisition, disposal, and rental of real property; negotiate with groups including corporate representatives, tribal groups, and railroad representatives requiring an understanding of real estate documents and cost and income value analysis; determine relocation eligibility and calculation of benefits; perform housing inspections; prepare waiver valuations/appraisal reports; assist county assessors and general public on ad valorem taxation and valuation and assessment procedures of personal and exempt property; investigate and negotiate difficult and complex transactions with land owners for purchase, lease, rental or use of real property and property rights; determine specific qualities of property and property rights needed; prepare region plans for real property acquisition and surplus property disposal; prepare acquisition proposal statements; conduct title searches and draw scale maps for project use.
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Ditommaso Law Office
06.2002 - 12.2024
- In charge of all accounts payable and accounts receivable, drafting and finalizing legal documents and preparation for filing with the court; transcribing dictation, court hearings and witness interviews, legal research including WAC’s, RCW’s, city ordinances and case law, daily communication and interaction with clients, legal offices and court clerks; scheduling/calendaring appointments, court hearings, interviews and various other appointments for multiple attorneys; multiple phone lines; proficient with Word, Excel, SupportCalc, TimeSlips, Lexis Nexis, QuickBooks and various other legal software. Work with various types of law including family law, criminal and civil. Assisted in interviews of clerical staff and in charge of training all legal assistants and receptionists.
Real Estate Broker
Windermere Real Estate/NCW
09.2020 - 09.2024
- Real estate broker specializing in residential properties representing both buyers and sellers. I consistently researched properties, parcel sizes, surveys, ownership records, easements and encumbrances/encroachments on parcels, working with various title companies requesting and reviewing title reports, CCR’s and HOA rules and regulations, preparing comparative market analysis, preparing and responding to various types of purchase and sale documents.
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Cassel, Beuhler, Hotchkiss, Ditommaso & Crowell, P.S.
11.1990 - 06.2002
- In charge of all accounts payable and accounts receivable, drafting and finalizing legal documents and preparation for filing with the court; transcribing dictation, court hearings and witness interviews, legal research including WAC’s, RCW’s, city ordinances and case law, daily communication and interaction with clients, legal offices and court clerks; scheduling/calendaring appointments, court hearings, interviews and various other appointments for multiple attorneys; multiple phone lines; proficient with Word, Excel, SupportCalc, TimeSlips, Lexis Nexis, West Law, QuickBooks and various other legal software. Worked with various types of law including real estate, landlord/tenant, family law, estate planning, personal injury and criminal. Assisted in interviews of clerical staff and in charge of training all legal assistants and receptionists.
Education
Graduate - Washington State Real Estate Broker Course
Rockwell Institute
09.2020
Graduate - undefined
Eastmont High School
06.1989
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Work independently/prioritize projects
- Very detailed
- Excellent communication skills
- Motivational
- Dependable/reliable
- Organizational leadership
- Intergovernmental relations
- Community engagement
- Emergency management
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Administration strength
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy staying active and exploring in the outdoors. I enjoy hiking, hunting and fishing. I love our beautiful valley and enjoy taking advantage of everything it has to offer from outdoor activities to supporting local businesses. In my experience working with nonprofit organizations, I genuinely enjoy organizing events and find fulfillment in handling all the little details that make them successful in our community.
Timeline
Property and Acquisition Specialist
Washington State Department of Transportation
05.2024 - Current
Real Estate Broker
Windermere Real Estate/NCW
09.2020 - 09.2024
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Ditommaso Law Office
06.2002 - 12.2024
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Cassel, Beuhler, Hotchkiss, Ditommaso & Crowell, P.S.
11.1990 - 06.2002
Graduate - undefined
Eastmont High School
Graduate - Washington State Real Estate Broker Course
Rockwell Institute
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