career objective

seasoned paralegal eager to contribute superior research, analysis, and writing / presentation skills toward supporting a progressive law firm as a driven and productive team member

profile

ø  more than eight years of paralegal support experience, with a solid record of outstanding levels of client satisfaction in fast-paced, heavy workload environments

ø  provide comprehensive support for busy attorneys; perform document review, assist with due diligence, manage client communications, effectively utilize document management system, maintain online legal files, and update websites

ø  conduct in-depth legal research and analyze complex data to support a broad scope of assignments; work closely with clients, investors, resources, and government agencies

ø  dynamic communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines while maintaining high quality of work; proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative settings

professional experience

team lead / foreclosure paralegal, deeds, lerner, sampson & rothfuss, cincinnati, oh                             2005 c present

• in recognition of excellent performance, promoted to position entrusted with directing team responsible for managing conventional, hud and va, fnma, and fhlmc deeds in a paperless office environment
• diligently review titles and notes, prepare mortgage assignments and allonges, review and record deeds, confirm docket entries, perform reo title updates, and maintain intranet-based document management system; prepare hud and va final packages to meet strict deadlines
• author legal documents and client / third party communications, update fmna and vendor websites, and  assist hud, va, and clients with post title issue inquiries
• train new paralegals on all aspects of daily activities and procedures

 

contract specialist, university internal medicine associates, cincinnati, oh                                                       2004 c 2005

• conducted in-depth reviews of clinical trial contracts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• negotiated new contracts in line with organizational guidelines
• served as a liaison for all interested parties; maintained detailed files

 

foreclosure paralegal (remote), karen r. anderson & associates, chicago, il                                                 2002 c 2004

• provided critical support for busy plaintiff's attorney; worked independently in a telecommute position
• accurately entered and verified financial data, investigated and resolved discrepancies, requested loan assignments, and logged new referrals

 

~ prior background ~

substitute teacher, kenton county board of education, erlanger, ky                                                               1994 c 2005

• provided long-term substitute coverage for absent teachers; instructed students in math, science, business, and social studies
• prepared, modified, and followed lesson plans; monitored student performance and communicated with other faculty, staff, and parents as necessary

 

certified paraprofessional, adlai stevenson high school, prairie view, il                                                         1985 c 1990

• tutored high school students at all levels in math and science; authored remediation plan for lower-level algebra students

 

~ community activity & affiliations ~

commissioner, northern kentucky academic league

trainer, future problem solving, kentucky association for academic competition

evaluator, future problem solving program international

certified judge / moderator, kentucky association for academic competition

education

paralegal certificate c president s award, beckfield college, florence, ky

 

bachelor of arts in economics c cum laude, university of wisconsin-parkside, kenosha, wi

 

associate of science in mathematics & natural science, dean s list graduate, college of lake county, grayslake, il