Paralegal

• Sep 2018 - Present

Title Processor

• Mar 2015 - Sep 2018

Process up to 150 files a month for Reverse Mortgage settlement transactions while maintaining compliance with title insurance and underwriting guidelines.• Receive and process Open Orders.• Research information contained on title report required to clear files to allow closure.• Order tax certifications, deeds and payoffs for any identified title liens.• Contact vendors or clients directly and work with them to obtain needed information or documents such as clearing underwriting conditions with the lender.• Retain state and other regulations to ensure applications contain all data and forms required by relevant regulatory agencies.• Keep accurate track records of pending applications and track applications’ progress through the approval process.

Project Specialist III

• Apr 2012 - Jul 2014

Manage construction, consultant and vendor contract requisitions with up to 15 project managers, 10 consultants and 35 vendors to generate contractual documents for Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites and TownPlace Suites (CFRST) brands.Contract Administration (Architecture & Construction Department)• Oversaw execution of documents and correspondences to ensure accuracy.• Created organizational structure and maintained electronic filing database.• Managed CFRST accounts payable for timely processing.• Reviewed consultant/vendor invoices for accuracy and process.• Generated and analyzed detailed report summaries to keep budget on track.• Assisted project accountants with critical forecasting processes by tracking and monitoring project close-out.Project Accounting (Architecture and Construction Department)• Generated fee and expense reports for full sService and CFRST projects for budgeting. • Set up all projects in database (PeopleSoft/FIN) for senior project accountants’ utilization.• Processed multi-step accounts receivable letters and packages while maintaining a high level of accuracy.• Maintained project records in corporate database that provided historical tracking of correspondence, budgets and spreadsheets.• Reduced costs to department by proactively moving completed projects from corporate database to alternate database (Buzzsaw).• Retrieved documentation from Cognos for projects accountants to be used by ownership groups.

Legal Assistant

• Nov 2010 - May 2011

Supported four attorneys in Real Estate Department of full service law firm by assisting in the preparation of confidential legal transactions.• Drafted documents and correspondence for attorneys’ review.• Collaborated with attorneys, legal assistants, and administrative staff to research and compile data.• Processed client contract orders and requests as well as all documentation relevant for settlement transactions.• Monitored funds, balanced ledger, handled disbursements and reconciliation.• Compiled materials for weekly/monthly meetings to keep department apprised of new situations.• Maintained compliance items for department (bulletins, policies, procedures).• Initiated and developed new filing system for documents and records, which improved retrieval time significantly and is still in use.

Paralegal

• Sep 2009 - Nov 2010

Reviewed and evaluated reports of real property for accuracy in the Title Department of foreclosure law firm to determine and eliminate risk and liability of clients.• Acted as the client and attorney liaison. • Assisted with due diligence utilizing acquired knowledge, resources and judgment.• Administered policies and procedures for client relations and communications.• Streamlined review and reporting process which improved productivity by up to 25%.• Tracked/monitored deadlines and goals for whole department; kept all on track.• Analyzed volume and precision of work load for all in the Title Department.

Paralegal/Office Manager

• Aug 2004 - Aug 2009

Promoted from previous position(s). Managed work flow of operations in small law firm specializing in real estate law, bankruptcy and loss mitigation. Coordinated residential, commercial real estate and business transactions. Supervised office staff of four.• Utilized database system to produce settlement statements and correspondences.• Interfaced with attorneys regarding legal matters.• Assisted with audit processes and procedures.• Handled accounts payable/receivable, escrow and depository accounts.• Managed calendar activities for four attorneys and two senior managers.• Consulted with office equipment providers.• Oversaw office supply inventory and ordered/stocked as warranted.• Screened incoming calls, relayed messages and greeted visitors.• Facilitated organizational structure of client files. • Started as Receptionist, promoted to Post Closer, Title Processor then Paralegal/Office Manager