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VIRGINIA ANNE MICHAELS

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Client Service Professional Strong Multi-tasking and time management skills

Always meeting deadlines in fast paced work environment.

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Ability to discuss Client needs and make recommendations.

Meticulous, self-starter, dependable team player, able to work independently

Determined to obtain all information needed pursuant to find the facts, answer questions, and to respect the needs of our clients first and foremost, with empathy.

Exercises impeccable judgment, professionalism, and responsibility in dealing with sensitive and highly confidential matters

Accurate Data Entry skills in Law Offices, and Sales and Accounting (Transportation Ticket Sales) Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant – Administrative

Title Insurance Agency
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Intake Applications for new Title Insurance orders (Data Entry)
  • Telephone Inquiries and Client Interaction by telephone and internet
  • Preliminary Research on new Title Orders
  • Order Searches from Title Examiners and Municipal Search Companies
  • Project work as assigned

Mortgage Closing Paralegal

Vanchieri & Ferrier LLP
06.2009 - 06.2010
  • Prepared Residential Mortgage Banking Transactions resulting in fast and efficient transactions with accurately rendered documentation as needed
  • Effective working relationships with Bank Loan Officers and Closing Departments to effectively close assigned files accurately and on time
  • Excellent interpersonal communications with Attorneys, Title Companies, Loan Officers, and Borrowers to facilitate collective goals
  • Organized Files and HUD-1 Settlement Statements for Bank Approval, resulting in accuracy for lender closing requirements.

Residential Real Estate Paralegal

Law Office of Scott M. Siegler, Residential Real Estate
05.2005 - 03.2008
  • Assisted a Solo-Practitioner with, -Tenant and Litigation matters
  • Conducted Due Diligence Reviews on site at Managing Agents Office
  • Office Management
  • Drafted Closing Figures and Settlement Statements
  • Processed Post Closing Binders for Clients
  • Organized contracts and closing documents for rentals and purchases.
  • Prepared legal property descriptions for use in transactions.

Paralegal

Cullen and Dykman LLP
04.2002 - 03.2005
  • Organization of Commercial Mortgage Files from receipt of Commitment Letter to Post Closing Follow-up with Mortgage servicer Document Preparation for Commercial Mortgages and CEMAS Title and Survey review and analysis Research of Closing Costs for inclusion in Statements and preparation of checks for Closings
  • Administration of Closing Pipeline Reports for Client, inclusive of Garden City and Brooklyn Real Estate Attorneys to furnish status reports on attorney work product
  • Closing Representative for Commercial Refinance Closings held at Law Firm
  • Drafting, Filing and Research on UCC Financing Statements
  • Settlement Agent for Small Residential Co-Op Corporation

Legal Assistant

MONY Life Insurance Company
03.1999 - 12.2001
  • Preparation of Closings for Regional Staff Attorneys,
  • Follow-Up with Outside Counsel pursuant to Closing Check List Items
  • Organization of Closing Documents for Initial Review and Finalized Formats
  • Meetings with In-House Mortgage Servicing Department to obtain documents missing from Closed Files
  • Assessment of Portfolio of Leased Subsidiary Insurance for Facilities Management
  • Review of Leases for Terms, and resolution of Landlord/Tenant Issues
  • Drafting Lease Abstracts and Related Correspondence.

Education

BA Degree - Politics and American History

Fairfield University

Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Boston University
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Database Management
  • Travel Coordination
  • Quality Control
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Document Reviewing
  • Clerical Support
  • Writing and Editing

Timeline

Legal Assistant – Administrative

Title Insurance Agency
08.2017 - 06.2019

Mortgage Closing Paralegal

Vanchieri & Ferrier LLP
06.2009 - 06.2010

Residential Real Estate Paralegal

Law Office of Scott M. Siegler, Residential Real Estate
05.2005 - 03.2008

Paralegal

Cullen and Dykman LLP
04.2002 - 03.2005

Legal Assistant

MONY Life Insurance Company
03.1999 - 12.2001

BA Degree - Politics and American History

Fairfield University

Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Boston University
VIRGINIA ANNE MICHAELS