Tahesha R. LeFevre
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Compliance Specialist/Paralegal Specialist
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
North Carolina
09.2023 - Current
- Educated chapters on best practices for maintaining compliance, fostering a culture of accountability and responsibility.
- Managed timely reporting obligations for regulatory agencies.
- Participated in the review and negotiation of contracts to ensure alignment with organizational goals and adherence to applicable regulations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Scheduled appointments promptly, ensuring optimal use of attorney time while minimizing conflicts or cancellations.
Real Estate Paralegal
Manning Fulton
North Carolina
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Streamlined the closing process for residential and commercial transactions, resulting in improved efficiency.
- Prepared legal documents such as deeds, mortgages, and leases to facilitate smooth real estate transactions.
- Conducted thorough title searches and examinations, mitigating potential risks and discrepancies.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital firm information.
Commercial Lending/RE Paralegal
Chavez Perlowitz Luftig LLP
New York
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine closing documents such as deeds, mortgages, UCC financing statements and closing adjustments.
- Created detailed closing checklists to ensure accuracy and completeness of required documentation prior to finalizing transactions.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently managing real estate transactions and ensuring timely completion.
- Streamlined the closing process for residential and commercial transactions, resulting in improved efficiency.
- Conducted thorough title searches and examinations, mitigating potential risks and discrepancies.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior loan documents.
Commercial Lending/RE Paralegal
Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, LLP
New York
12.2014 - 05.2021
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine closing documents such as deeds, mortgages, UCC financing statements and closing adjustments.
- Created detailed closing checklists to ensure accuracy and completeness of required documentation prior to finalizing transactions.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently managing real estate transactions and ensuring timely completion.
- Streamlined the closing process for residential and commercial transactions, resulting in improved efficiency.
- Conducted thorough title searches and examinations, mitigating potential risks and discrepancies.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior loan documents.
Education
Master of Science in Jurisprudence - Financial Compliance
Seton Hall School of Law
Newark, NJBachelor of Arts - Political Science
Fordham University
Bronx, NYCertificate - Paralegal Studies
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NYCertificate - Diversity And Inclusion
Cornell University
Ithaca, NYSkills
- Compliance Monitoring
- Data Entry
- Computer Skills
- Administrative Support
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Professional Communication
- Dedicated Team Player
Affiliations
- Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Timeline
Legal Compliance Specialist/Paralegal Specialist
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
09.2023 - Current
Real Estate Paralegal
Manning Fulton
03.2022 - 09.2023
Commercial Lending/RE Paralegal
Chavez Perlowitz Luftig LLP
05.2021 - 02.2022
Commercial Lending/RE Paralegal
Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, LLP
12.2014 - 05.2021
Master of Science in Jurisprudence - Financial Compliance
Seton Hall School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Fordham University
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Westchester Community College
Certificate - Diversity And Inclusion
Cornell University