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Performed legal research and drafting for firm attorneys.

Prepared legal pleadings under guidance and supervision of practicing attorney in subject matter including, but not limited to probate, real estate, litigation, family law, guardianship, corporate entity structure and maintenance, local government, and contract law; Coordinated with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and supervising attorney to assist in completion of matters in a timely and efficient manner; Supervised paralegals, support staff, and paralegal interns to ensure compliance with office policies, as well as state and federal law, and to facilitate continued learning and improvement within office; Managed office accounts, e.g. software contracts, utilities, internet, phone system, equipment leases and purchases, and office bank accounts; Updated existing matter intake forms to ensure reliable, consistent, and up-to-date data in matter management system and files; Prepared all required reports, e.g. quarterly payroll reports, daily communication and action logs, monthly billing statements, accounts payable, and client escrow accounting; Introduced new monthly billing procedures and software, increasing efficiency and billables; Maintained client confidentiality; Assisted attorney in court, as needed; Organized client files and logs, both electronically and via hard copy to ensure ease of access and accuracy of content; Filed pleadings and posted necessary notices, ordered citations, and coordinated with county offices as necessary to ensure accurate and timely processing of file; Performed foreclosure sales; Coordinated with paralegal program at local university to arrange for internship placement and feedback; Conducted interviews for potential intern and employee placements.

Managed title company employee training and performance; Developed relationships with numerous local and nationwide lending institutions, real estate agents, and customers, increasing the company’s total revenue; Established errors and omissions policy coverage for office to ensure protection of company finances; Maintained all state, federal, and underwriter-required reports and submitted such reports in a timely manner, including but not limited to quarterly payroll reports, annual continuing education credit logs, monthly policy reports, monthly escrow account reconciliation reports, quarterly Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association reports; Oversaw real estate closings under state and federal laws, as well as underwriter guidelines and rules, including the issuance of disbursements and recording of all legal documents to ensure accuracy; Analyzed and identified processes to resolve title issues, e.g. liens, bankruptcies, abstracts of judgment, legal description discrepancies, easements, and boundary disputes; Reviewed legal documentation relevant to each transaction, including contracts, deeds, financing instruments, affidavits, corporate resolutions, probate, guardianship, and family law filings; Prepared closing statements (HUD-1 or Closing Disclosure) utilizing information provided on contract and lender instructions; Successfully maintained customer relationships by providing excellent customer service; Coordinated with customers regarding title issues and requirements, closing dates, and other information necessary to complete the real estate closing; Prepared title insurance documentation, including Commitments, Final Policies, and Endorsements, as required, for each transaction in an accurate and timely manner.