Tiffany Lara
Houston,TX
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Paralegal / Legal Secretary
Troutman Pepper Locke
Houston, Texas
01.2023 - Current
- Drafted and filed various legal documents, including formations, terminations, amendments, and DBA renewals
- Conducted lien and litigation searches, reviewed certificates of good standing, and prepared audit response letters
- Assisted in corporate and real estate transactions, preparing contracts, agreements, and closing documents with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality
- Managed communications, scheduling, document workflows, and billing entries, supporting efficient attorney operations and contributing to team training efforts
Real Estate Paralegal
SWE Homes, LP
Houston, Texas
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained comprehensive legal entity compliance through state annual report filings, managing signature blocks, and handling essential documentation including W-9s, EINs, and NDAs
- Conducted thorough reviews of foreclosure documentation, property titles, and loan instruments; performed detailed property assessments for monthly tax sales and subsequent acquisitions
- Managed end-to-end tax sale processes, including property acquisition and excess proceeds recovery, while preparing and reviewing critical legal documents such as liens and releases
- Led specialized legal projects encompassing research, document preparation, and regulatory compliance analysis to effectively resolve business challenges and maintain legal requirements
Probate Paralegal / Home Equity Paralegal / Foreclosure Processor
Shapiro Schwartz LLP
Houston, Texas
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Conducted heir research and managed probate proceedings, including drafting petitions, motions for substitute service, and coordinating with courts and processors for citations and publications
- Handled replevin cases from initiation to completion, preparing complaints, bonds, and sequestration requests while managing all related court filings and hearings
- Managed foreclosure processes including document review, acceleration notices, petition filings, and default proceedings; determined eligibility and provided regular client updates through multiple channels
- Coordinated comprehensive case management including court hearings, trials, status conferences, and attorney calendars while ensuring timely progression of all matters and accurate time tracking
Supervising Paralegal
Hughes Watters & Askanase LLP
Houston, Texas
09.2003 - 07.2013
- Prepared demands, acceleration letters, foreclosure petitions, and managed electronic filings; coordinated hearings, contested matters, and updates across six client systems
- Reviewed loan documents to determine foreclosure eligibility, provided payoff and reinstatement figures, and facilitated repayment plans, forbearances, and loan modifications to prevent foreclosure
- Engaged extensively with district courts, clients, and borrowers across Texas, handling high call volumes, audit preparation, and billing documentation through OMEGA
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Corporate Paralegal / Legal Secretary
Troutman Pepper Locke
01.2023 - Current
Real Estate Paralegal
SWE Homes, LP
06.2021 - 09.2022
Probate Paralegal / Home Equity Paralegal / Foreclosure Processor
Shapiro Schwartz LLP
01.2017 - 05.2021
Supervising Paralegal
Hughes Watters & Askanase LLP
09.2003 - 07.2013
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