With over 20 years of experience working in the legal, mortgage and real estate industry, my knowledge and skill level allow me to keep up in any fast paced environment. From my initial position as a title agent, title and mortgage loan processor, post-closer, I have held an active Notary appointment and am well aware of the need for accuracy. The following is a summary of my relevant career experience: REAL ESTATE TITLE AGENT/PROCESSOR/CLOSER/ESCROW AGENT
Worked independently, as well as part of a team, was able to prioritize and multi-task to prepare and post close loans in fast paced environment
Acquired and confirmed financial and personal data from clients and realtors to ensure on time closings that were error and stress free
Drafted settlement statements in accordance with lender instructions, as well as the sales contract and realtor instructions
Reviewed and analyzed loan document packages and title work from abstractors
Prepared documents such as deeds, title policies and loan commitments Transmitted checks and wires to lenders as required
Reconciled escrow accounts monthly
Conducted settlement closings which also included verify ID, collecting funds at the table, notarizing all documents, resolving issues at the table with the lender and closing departments to get the closing done on time and on schedule. Potomac Settlement Services, Woodbridge, Virginia
November 2005 - March 2007 First Guardian Title and Escrow, Lake Ridge Virginia October 2003 - October 2005 William A. Marshall, Attorney, Annandale, Virginia
July 2002 - October 2003 Potomac Settlement Services, Woodbridge, Virginia
November 1995 - June 2002 Paralegal law office experience: Law Office of Gilbert K. Davis and Associates, Fairfax Virginia 1985-1988 Provided paralegal support to 3 attorney law office, 2 of which were the firm partners with a focus on criminal law and litigation.
Worked independently to prepare cases for trial under supervision of staff attorney or partner
Interviewed witnesses
Prepared court pleadings and discovery
Researched legal issues
Prepared and scheduled motions for hearings Kline and Joseph Law Offices, K Street, Washington D.C. 1988-1992 Provided paralegal support to firm partners (2) with a focus on corporate/business law, bankruptcy, personal injury
Worked independently under attorney supervision
Maintained and updated corporate filings and books
Provided technical assistance to businesses: preparing and filing articles of incorporation, prepare 501C3 filings, set up, maintain corporate book, issue stock, assist with board of directors' selection and attend meetings
Provided litigation support to attorneys - prepare and file pleadings, conduct legal research, interview witnesses, meet with clients
Reconciled business and escrow accounts on a monthly basis Howard & Howard Law Offices, Washington D.C. 1992-1995 Paralegal support to 4 attorney office, including the senior partner, with a focus on personal injury
Worked independently under attorney supervision
Interviewed clients about their injuries
Gathered medical reports
Interview witnesses and police regarding police report of accident or injuries
Gathered insurance information
Prepared settlement demands
Scheduled appointments for medical examinations
Prepared and filed court pleadings
Prepared documents - Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents