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0-5 years of experience
Worked closely with the attorneys researching and gathering all data pertaining to annual county tax sales.
- Reported directly to in-house attorneys regarding day-to-day responsibilities.
- Managed attorneys’ daily calendars regarding court dates and time sensitive matters.
- Helped plan and execute $65 Million portfolio for 2010 Cook County tax sale.
- Oversaw purchasing of tax bills and postings of prior delinquent tax years.
- Organized and filed all appropriate paperwork with Cook County and the City of Chicago.
- Drafted time sensitive legal documents for Cook County Clerk and Sheriff’s offices.
6-10 years of experience
Provided administrative support for various departments, including but not limited to various attorneys at the firm.
- Managed daily closing calendar, schedule, and coordinated closing dates with borrowers, sellers’ attorney, and lenders for Commercial and Residential property.
- Reviewed attorneys’ comments which included edit, redline, compare & merge and assembled all real estate legal documents for execution by all parties.
- Administered attorney escrow account for wire transfers and attorney fees, and distributed disbursement checks.
- Reviewed executed legal documents and submitted to lenders for complete final closed loan.
- Greeted guest and visitors to the management office and effectively deal with their concerns by exhibiting a professional, gracious and efficient manner.
- Arranged conference room for meetings, and scheduled traveling arrangements.
6-10 years of experience
Administered commercial lease and licensing transactions.
- Conducted legal due diligence in commercial real estate transactions.
- Reviewed incoming documents including licensing and site licensing agreements.
- Ensured to determine appropriate responses and allocation of resources.
- Organized and maintained legal files.
- Assisted the finance department with e-billing system.
0-5 years of experience
Obtained pertinent client contact information and opened new files.
- Prepared documentation for real estate closings such as HUD-1 Settlement Statements, and conveyance tax forms.
- Prepared Warranty Deeds, Quit Claim Deeds, and obtained payoff statements.
- Ensured taxes were paid and prorated at the time of closing.
- Coordinated and scheduled closing with all parties
- Extensive communication with client, financial institution officers and counsel.
- Performed title run downs prior to recording.
0-5 years of experience
Interfaced with closing agents and clients, research, and produced daily reports
- Assisted associates in pre-closing by preparing documents
- Reviewed final closing documents and assured payment account information
- Managed the disbursement of loans and loan closing operations
6-10 years of experience
Closed in excess of thirty real estate transactions per month
- Taught fellow employees new real estate software
- Prepared title commitments, ordered title insurance and removed title exceptions.
- Coordinated closings between buyers, sellers, banks and brokers.
- Prepared all closing documents and conducted actual closings.
- Facilitated FISBO, realtor and 1031 exchange closing transactions.
- Prepared commercial loan documents from the commitment letter to final closing documents.
0-5 years of experience
Oversaw purchase and sale of residential real estate property
- Administered communication both in-bound and out-bound
- Drafted contracts/documents and dealt with banks as required
- Set up appointments with clients for signing of contracts
- Ensured appropriate registration and discharge of documents for title companies
- Handled real estate matters and queries courteously and appropriately
- Organized and maintained legal files
0-5 years of experience
- Developed law office experience with the primary practice area of residential real estate purchase closings
- Performed various tasks such as opening and preparing new client files, preparing final opinions on title.
- Reviewed client files to insure the files contain final documents and are ready to be closed
- Improved ability in handling of client requests in order to complete the assigned tasks
- Obtained solid understanding of process of asking pertinent and relevant questions regarding the assigned task
0-5 years of experience
Generated nearly $500,000 in business revenue within nine months.
- Managed hundreds of files from start to finish in the legal real estate closing process.
- Utilized judgment regarding legal decisions on behalf of the attorney.
- Guaranteed the highest level of conflict resolution and negotiation in high stakes high stress situations.
- Built and maintained B2B relations with a variety of businesses such as banks, title companies, villages and other law firms.
6-10 years of experience
Ordered and analyzed title, surveys and mortgage/lender loan documents
- Coordinated recordation of signed documents with local county clerk
- Printed and signed escrow checks, and balanced escrow accounts
- Typed/prepared Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Notes and other documents as required per contract
- First point of contact for clients and only point of contact for some long standing clients of firm
- Managed my own case load of files with no required guidance
- Filed year end 1099’s with IRS
0-5 years of experience
- Provided legal administrative support to general counsel, including but not limited to three attorneys and two paralegals.
- Handled high volume telephone calls and directed callers to appropriate destination.
- Reviewed attorneys’ comments which included edit, redline, compare & merge and assembled all real estate legal documents for execution by all parties.
- Performed daily office operations: managing attorneys’ calendars, entering data into legal expense database, opening, sorting and timely distributing of incoming mail, interoffice mail and packages, filing, faxing, scanning, copying, e-mailing and drafting various cover letters.
- Created new and current filing system and index all folders in redwells.
- Greeted guest and visitors to the management office and effectively deal with their concerns by exhibiting a professional, gracious and efficient manner.
- Arranged conference room for meetings, and scheduled traveling arrangements.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared HUD-1 Settlement Statements and lender packages for home loan closings.
- Disbursed closed loans and issued applicable funds to lender, buyer, and seller.
- Researched and edited Title Commitments for lending partners.
- Distributed final Deed Recordings to all applicable parties.
- Handled New Construction, VA, FHA, Conforming, and Short-Sale Settlement Statements.
0-5 years of experience
Handled all real estate, trusts, and bankruptcy clients. Gathered all necessary documents in order for clients to close.
- Took client calls and handled any concerns efficiently and maintained a good rapport.
- Handled the firm’s escrow account and made sure necessary checks were deposited on time, the accounts balanced and clients were paid on time.
- Used the Dictaphone to type letters, leases and extensive agreements.
0-5 years of experience
- Gathered necessary information to prepare settlement statements and balance with attorney’s office.
- Wired funds to attorney’s office for closings once closing conditions were met and HUD – 1 and various documents were reviewed for accuracy.
- Organized file for shipment to investors.
0-5 years of experience
- Executed over 120 home purchase, sale or mortgage refinances on deadline following state and federal guidelines under guidance of a real estate attorney
- Served as mediator between lenders, attorneys and clients to complete real estate transactions
- Organized entire office move to new location for twenty attorneys and eight assistants
- Ordered office supplies, followed up with proper technicians when office equipment failed
0-5 years of experience
- Reviewed files that were cleared to close by Astoria Federal Savings & Loan
- Satisfied all conditions on commitment letter prior to closing
- Reviewed title reports, amended inconsistent information; prioritized/organized over 100 files
- Communicated with attorneys, title companies, borrowers and mortgage brokers
- Prepared all legal documents necessary for closings (mortgages, notes, certifications, assignments, etc)
- Expedited preparation of legal documents in a timely manner