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Massachusetts, United States

United States

• Conducted third-party closing sale transactions on behalf of our clients• Served as liaison and single point of contact for multiple clients, attorneys, real estate agents and town officials• Reviewed memorandum of sale agreements• Worked along with attorneys to resolve title issues• Confirmed vesting information and attorney representation• Notarized in house affidavits• Drafted third-party foreclosure documents for client execution• Prepared closing date extensions as needed and approved by buyers’ attorneys and clients.• Processed certified deposit and sales proceeds checks• Ordered certified documents from clients, towns, cities and registries.• Sent overnight packages with approved executed closing documents and deed packages to buyer’s attorneys for closing.• Coordinated post-closing functions, by confirming closing occurred, obtaining fully executed closing documents, wire confirmations, processing certified checks and confirming that documents were on record.• Maintained constant communication with all parties involved throughout the closing process to ensure that closing is on track and title is clear.

• Conducted real estate closing transactions on behalf of firms clients• Processed and assigned contracts and contract amendments to paralegal team• Reviewed new contracts and purchase and sale agreements• Prepared closing document packages for attorney review• Drafted and notarized real estate deeds• Prepared closing instructions for HUD and ALTA Settlement Statements• Reviewed HUD settlement Statements, Closing Disclosures/ALTA Settlement Statements for services and fees charged to the seller, making sure documents were accurate before submitting for client approval.• Ensured that title was clear and that there were no outstanding taxes, utilities or liens

Newton, Ma

• Assisted the firms closing department with processing new real estate owned referrals assigned to the firm• Obtained tax and utility information for properties; requested Municipal Lien Certificates and redemption figures.• Ordered title updates and prior owner rundowns from title department.• Built closing files and prepared title commitments for attorney review• Obtained foreclosure deeds and copies of deeds in Lieu of foreclosure from foreclosure firms or the registry.• Obtained copies of foreclosure notices with certified mail receipts to aid review of files by attorneys.• Prepared Letters to Homeowners/Condo Associations to obtain ledgers and request completed W9 forms to submit for payment• Sent outstanding tax bills to clients for payment and confirm payment status.• Kept clients updated on payment statuses, deed recoding status, and title issue resolutions

Madicorp Needham Ma

Accessed and downloaded excel data containing Real Estate Owned properties assigned to law office for closing. Researched property location and assigned each property to an appropriate escrow and or title company.Utilized mail merge to issue title orders for properties.Uploaded titles to the system for title curative. Requested deeds and legal descriptions from foreclosure attorneys for files and assist in title searches. Documented and prepared binders for individual properties. Submitted cancellations and requested invoices for files removed from file inventory. Uploaded invoices to the system and requested payment from billing department.Ensured timely review of files under contract / sale pending and that title were presented electronically or physically for review.

Collaborated with clients and staff, to provide positive support to residents in reaching their goals.Utilized mutual problem solving, anger management techniques, and cognitive skill-building groups to support residents.Supervised and assisted clients with completing all daily living responsibilities and class room activities.Functioned as a primary resource counselor. Conducted one-on-one sessions with residents to deal with reflection and accountability and to assist them with setting goals. Organized, lead, and supervised activities, crafts, and offsite excursions and functioned as shift coordinator on rotation.Participated in daily shift interfaces, weekly staff meetings and maintain a daily agenda documenting activities, incidents, and notes to client files.

Paralegal Studies Certificate

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology & Sociology