Jafrah Simmons Email & Phone Number

Alpharetta, GA

- Worked with Hedgefunds groups on their invest properties in average of 200 closings per month- Assisted in preclosing files from start to finish on a daily basis.- Ordered payoffs, HOA letters, water bills, etc that are needed for the closing.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Accountable for obtaining necessary files for a monthly average of 150 closings; analyze documents to ensure enclosed data is accurate
• Implement process improvements to ensure ordering HOA Closing Letters, Payoffs and/or Utility Bills are submitted promptly and efficiently; averaging 100-150 HOA Closing letters and payoffs
• Trained new employees on Precloser job duties and responsibilities
• Foster positive cross-functional communication with buyers, sellers, lenders, and agents
• Uphold responsibility of primary contact person during closings; possess knowledge of title and real estate documents
• Recognized by Senior Management for proficiently analyzing and evaluating substantial caseloads related to closings

Marietta, GA

• Successfully managed multiple offices Precloser responsibilities due to reduction in resources
• Coordinated closings and supported end-to-end process of all pre-closings
• Tracked communications and investigated concerns with buyers, lenders, sellers and agents
• Interfaced with internal Preclosers and external organizations to ensure filings were accurate
• Initiated new contracts on Softpro, assessed 100+ titles from property searches monthly

Norcross, GA

• Provided legal support to attorneys by preparing draft amendments, letters and correspondence; reviewed documents for accuracy of data and content
• Assisted with legal research, organized and tracked files for transactions or case documents
• Investigated factual evidence of a transaction and prepared commitments, Closing Protection Letters and preliminary closing disclosures

Greater Atlanta Area

• Conducted extensive legal research, analysis, and docketing assistance
• Prepared briefs and pleadings with accurate information for specific cases
• Provided adequate support by managing projects for senior attorneys and status reports

San Francisco Bay Area

• Facilitate shuttle calls, maintenance, alarm calls and various emergency calls.
• Completed the radio and police codes training to help assist police officers on USF campus.
• Maintained a certain level of confidentiality with calls that came in and handled them based on policies and procedures.
• Maintained a high level of privacy and handled myself calmly under stressful situations, remained professional and concise communications at all times with USF students, faculty, and staff members.

• Assistance with administrative tasks
• Attendance in meetings with other member organizations
• Visitation with incarcerated women in need of legal representation
• Advocacy of incarcerated women’s rights through various mediums

Hayward, CA

This pre-law internship provided me with daily activities in a law office pertaining to immigration, along with performing a variety of tasks, ranging from copying and filing to doing basic legal research, drafting letters, assisting in the interviewing of clients and answering phones. I was also instrumental in typing up legal documents and petitions for.

Bachelor’S Degree, International Studies

BA in International Studies and double minors in Legal and African Studies

International Law And Organizations

Semester abroad at American University's International Law and Organizations where we learned about International entities and NGOs.

High School