Open To Work
William Simpson
St Louis,MO
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented Real Estate Professional experienced in real estate documentation, title examination, and record searching. Streamlined document processing procedures to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with legal standards. Adaptable and quick-learning, effectively navigated changes and applied new knowledge in dynamic environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Escrow Closer
True Title Company, LLC
Clayton, MO
05.2015 - 04.2026
- Managed closing operations for real estate transactions, ensuring smooth processes at True Title Company.
- Evaluated title documents for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Generated closing disclosures and settlement statements for clients and lenders.
- Coordinated interactions among buyers, sellers, and real estate agents to facilitate communication.
- Streamlined organization and maintenance of escrow files and transaction records.
- Assessed documents for accuracy and obtained signatures for real estate transactions.
- Engaged with lenders, brokers, agents, attorneys, surveyors, appraisers, and various parties during transaction processes.
- Organized closing packages for buyers, sellers, lenders, and other stakeholders in real estate transactions.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Banjak & Associates, LLC
Clayton, MO
02.2015 - 04.2026
- Facilitated attorney operations by managing calendars and scheduling essential appointments.
Organized file systems to support efficient document handling.
Assisted in drafting and assessing legal correspondence, including various forms of communication. - Composed and completed legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests and filed accordingly.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation for attorney, improving case strategy.
- Interviewed clients to obtain necessary case information and deliver case updates.
- Supported attorneys in every phase of litigation by conducting in-depth research of relevant laws and precedents. Managed coordination of subpoena services to streamline case activities. Ensured effective case management through collaboration and diligent research efforts.
- Utilized legal software and databases for case management and legal research.
Paralegal
Sauerwein Simon & Blanchard PC
Clayton, Missouri
03.2008 - 01.2015
- Conducted legal research for various cases, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Researched chains of title and analyzed supporting documents related to real property.
- Systematized case files for efficient retrieval of critical data, supporting streamlined workflow.
- Collected essential client information and delivered timely case updates to enhance communication.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols to guarantee data integrity.
- Created spreadsheets to monitor case information and deadlines, facilitating effective project oversight.
- Collaborated with team members to align strategies and execute objectives effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO01-1989
Skills
- Closing disclosure preparation
- Escrow management
- Document evaluation and title analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Real estate transactions
- Settlement processing
- Transaction coordination
- Document drafting and filing
- Contract review
- Legal research
- Legal analysis and evidence review
- Case management
- Client relations
- Client intake procedures
- Attention to detail
- Research and data collection
- Administrative support
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Property law expertise
Timeline
Escrow Closer
True Title Company, LLC
05.2015 - 04.2026
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Banjak & Associates, LLC
02.2015 - 04.2026
Paralegal
Sauerwein Simon & Blanchard PC
03.2008 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
University of Missouri - St Louis