Highly knowledgeable Real Estate Paralegal with comprehensive experience in legal research, drafting documents, and managing real estate transactions. Strengths include strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and keen attention to detail.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
paralegal
Russell Johnson, PLLC
Millinocket
01.2018 - Current
Drafted legal documents for real estate transactions and closings.
Conducted title searches to ensure property ownership accuracy.
Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and real estate agents.
Organized and maintained case files for ongoing real estate matters.
Reviewed contracts and agreements for compliance with legal standards.
Assisted in the preparation of closing statements and settlement documents.
Wrote property descriptions for use in legal transactions.
Assisted with preparation of rental and purchase agreements, contracts and closing documents.
Facilitated communications between clients, lenders, brokers and other parties involved in a transaction.
Coordinated with title companies to ensure timely delivery of title policies.
Completed research via wide range of public databases and utilized tax office and deed record systems.
Drafted contracts and closing documents for review by attorneys.
Prepared necessary forms for filing with state agencies.
Assisted in the preparation of loan documentation packages for lenders.
Assisted in preparing closing packages and handled post-closing matters.
Reviewed and organized real estate documents, including title commitments, surveys, deeds and mortgages.
paralegal
Law Offices of Dean A. Beaupain, LLC
Millinocket
02.1994 - 12.2017
Drafted legal documents for real estate transactions and closings.
Conducted title searches to ensure property ownership accuracy.
Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and real estate agents.
Assisted in the preparation of closing statements and settlement documents.
Wrote property descriptions for use in legal transactions.
Assisted with preparation of rental and purchase agreements, contracts and closing documents.
Facilitated communications between clients, lenders, brokers and other parties involved in a transaction.
Drafted contracts and closing documents for review by attorneys.
Prepared necessary forms for filing with state agencies.
Monitored the progress of real estate closings to ensure deadlines were met.
Assisted in the preparation of loan documentation packages for lenders.
Assisted in preparing closing packages and handled post-closing matters.
Reviewed and organized real estate documents, including title commitments, surveys, deeds and mortgages.
Managed accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently.
Recorded financial transactions using accounting software daily.
Reconciled bank statements with company records regularly.
Prepared monthly financial reports for management review.
Maintained accurate and organized financial records consistently.
Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
Performed month-end closing activities.
Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
Managed payroll processing for staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
River College
Nashua, New Hampshire
05-1993
High School Diploma -
Stearns High School
Millinocket, Maine
06-1989
Skills
Title search coordination
Title search
Closing document preparation
Escrow management
Real estate transactions experience
Deed preparation proficiency
Title policies understanding
Title insurance
Closing statement preparation
Public records research
Proficient in MS office
Notary public
Certification
Maine Licensed Title Producer - License No. PLR294223