In-house commercial real estate paralegal for Sterling Organization. Identify, analyze and resolve title and survey issues. Abstract reciprocal easement agreements. Draft title objection letters, seller response letters, escrow instruction letters and closing documents for acquisitions and dispositions. Assist attorneys acting as borrower's counsel in all aspects of pre-closing and closings, including due diligence and correspondence with title companies, surveyors, lender's counsel, opinion counsel and client for commercial financings throughout the United States. Draft lease agreements, including but not limited to, lease amendments, assignments and terminations. Abstract commercial real estate leases and supporting lease documents for a tenant mix of national department stores, big box retailers, local retailers, restaurants, and medical and professional offices.

Research and analyze legal issues requiring the utmost direction for an asset-based finance company specializing in structured settlement annuity transfers. Prepare assignment contracts, disclosure statements, petitions and court orders in accordance with legislation in jurisdictions throughout the United States.

Senior Underwriter - Structured Settlements December 2009 through July 2011 Examine annuitant documentation (i.e., annuity policies, release and settlement agreements, property and settlement agreements, trust agreements, power of attorney agreements, etc.) to determine the accuracy of information and transactional risk. Close on average 300 structured settlement assignment transactions monthly with revenue in excess of $30 million annually.Senior Paralegal - Lottery AnnuitiesDecember 2001 through December 2009Manage team of paralegals and report to Director and in-house counsel. Close lottery assignment transactions in excess of $15 million in revenue annually. Final review of lottery assignment contracts, petitions, affidavits, court orders and closing packages for outside counsel legal opinion letter.

Support in-house attorneys in day-to-day responsibilities including file reviews and legal document preparation. Communicate daily with outside counsel, annuitants, various state agencies and insurance companies. Direct liaison between annuitants and insurance companies such as Allstate, Aetna Life, and Safeco Life to effectuate change of ownership in annuity policies.