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VICTORIA VANDOREN

Kenner,LA

Summary

Dynamic and experienced Real Estate Paralegal with a proven track record of facilitating successful real estate transactions. Possessing comprehensive knowledge of SoftPro and SoftPro Select, coupled with expertise in legal support across various real estate matters including commercial transactions, estate planning, and business formations. Seeking to leverage extensive skills and expertise in a commercial real estate position to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

D'Arcy Vicknair, LLC
04.2023 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive legal support to commercial and construction litigation attorneys in Louisiana and Texas Courts and Federal Courts
  • Manage case deadlines, conduct legal research, and assist in trial preparation
  • File court documents, coordinate hearings, and communicate with court personnel and attorneys
  • Proficiently handle billing tasks, implement efficient document management systems, and ensure smooth office operations.

Legal Assistant

The Steeg Law Firm, APC
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Provided administrative support to an attorney handling complex commercial and residential real estate closings
  • Managed case files, registered business entities, and maintained corporate records
  • Drafted legal documents, prepared correspondence, and facilitated smooth communication between clients, attorneys, and lenders.

Escrow Officer/Notarial Secretary

Crescent Title, LLC
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Processed residential real estate closings, managed escrow accounts, and ensured compliance with applicable laws
  • Supported attorneys in drafting legal pleadings and streamlined the closing process for improved efficiency
  • Provided exceptional customer service, facilitated communication between all parties, and prepared legal documents for smooth transactions.

Real Estate Paralegal

S. Page Allan & Associates, PC
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Provide administrative, legal support and processed commercial and residential real estate closings.
  • Managed escrow accounts accurately and securely, ensuring proper distribution of funds upon closing.
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail.

Real Estate Paralegal

Owen & Owens, PLC
09.2017 - 11.2019
  • Processed residential real estate closings, while managing escrow accounts accurately and securely, ensuring proper distribution of funds upon closing.
  • Streamlined the closing process for residential and commercial transactions, resulting in improved efficiency.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently managing real estate transactions and ensuring timely completion.
  • Prepared legal documents such as deeds, mortgages, and leases to facilitate smooth real estate transactions.
  • Created detailed closing checklists to ensure accuracy and completeness of required documentation prior to finalizing transactions.
  • Improved overall department productivity by implementing new file management systems that streamlined document retrieval processes.

Legal Assistant/Real Estate Paralegal

FloranceGordonBrown, PC
08.2011 - 09.2017
  • Provide legal support to attorneys in corporate/business law, personal injury, processed commercial and residential real estate closings, and foreclosures.
  • Successfully completed foreclosure accountings and were accepted by the Commissioner of Accounts.
  • Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling.
  • Maintained developmental sale files for a specific client developer which grew to be a large high scale residential community in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
  • Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
  • Streamlined the closing process for residential and commercial transactions, resulting in improved efficiency.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.

Education

Certified Private Investigator -

Virginia Private Investigation Academy

Paralegal Certificate Program - Real Estate

Duquesne University – Thomas R. Kline School of Law
2024

Associate in Administration of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Northern Virginia Community College
1996

Skills

  • Proficient in SoftPro/SoftPro Select, Microsoft Office Suite, PC Law, Quickscribe, Quickbooks, and more
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Efficient in court processes, e-filing systems, and multitasking abilities
  • Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills
  • Proofreading
  • Accredited Legal Professional
  • LexisNexis
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Paralegal

D'Arcy Vicknair, LLC
04.2023 - Current

Legal Assistant

The Steeg Law Firm, APC
08.2021 - 03.2023

Escrow Officer/Notarial Secretary

Crescent Title, LLC
08.2020 - 06.2021

Real Estate Paralegal

S. Page Allan & Associates, PC
03.2020 - 08.2020

Real Estate Paralegal

Owen & Owens, PLC
09.2017 - 11.2019

Legal Assistant/Real Estate Paralegal

FloranceGordonBrown, PC
08.2011 - 09.2017

Certified Private Investigator -

Virginia Private Investigation Academy

Paralegal Certificate Program - Real Estate

Duquesne University – Thomas R. Kline School of Law

Associate in Administration of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Northern Virginia Community College
VICTORIA VANDOREN