Summary of Qualifications and Work experience

Paralegal: I am an experienced and highly competent paralegal. I have extensive knowledge of residential mortgage loan closings and real estate practice, and a working knowledge of trusts and estates, litigation, and business and corporate law.

Executive Assistant/Office Manager:  I have excellent skills in problem solving, organization, computer use and customer service. I am skillful with writing, grammar and spelling.

I am highly motivated and enjoy a job well done.  I pride myself on a sincere and conscientious commitment to excellence and an ability to be highly productive while handling multiple tasks and high pressure situations. I work as quickly as the job demands without sacrificing care and efficiency. I have excellent communication skills, and am a self-starter able to work independently or as part of a team.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS  

          Preparation of preliminary and final closing statements, including payments due and escrow analysis; preparation of closing packages including attachments and distribution to clients.

          Preparation of dictation and transcription of pleadings, agreements, correspondence and memos sent by attorney via email attachments, microcassette or hard copy by overnight delivery.

          Preparation of forms and filing for permits and licenses.

          Preparation, review, revisions and amendments of contracts, payment schedules, specifications and punch lists, including calculating payments and escrows, and preparation of all documents.

          Bookkeeping, record keeping, management of employee records; maintain daily, weekly and monthly time sheets; preparation of payroll log and payments, working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets.

          Client billing, maintain client accounts.

         Preparation and transmittal of purchase and sale documents to attorneys.

         Attendance at closing as bank closing agent for purchases and refinances.

         Office coverage when attorney has heavy outside commitments, including heavy telephone and written communication and interfacing with clients, bank and loan personnel, title agency employees, attorneys,  county and local government agencies and employees and tax department staff, realtors, as well as upkeep of files and reports.

          Complete management and administration of all aspects of a busy, successful contractor/developer in Westchester County and personal assistant to the owner.

          Heavy telephone and in-person communication and interfacing with site supervisors, clients, bank and loan senior and junior officers, subcontractors and suppliers, attorneys,  county and local government agencies and employees and tax department staff.

          Research subcontractors and retailers, price comparisons, purchasing materials, interviewing and hiring subcontractors.

          Problem solving and resolution of disputes between all parties

          Preparation of forms and filing for permits and licenses.

          Maintenance and regular review of files; confirm compliance with contracts and commitments.

          Preparation, review, revisions and amendments of contracts, payment schedules, specifications and punchlists, including calculating payments and escrows, and preparation of all documents.

          Bookkeeping, record keeping, management of employee records; maintain daily, weekly and monthly time sheets; preparation of payroll log and payments.

          Client billing, maintain client accounts.

          Preparation and transmittal of purchase and sale documents to attorneys.

Reason for leaving: To work from home in order to care for elderly parent with Alzheimer's.

          Complete management and administration of all aspects of a fast-paced, energetic closing department section exclusively devoted to JP Morgan Chase Bank in Tampa, Florida.

          Extensive communication and interfacing with bank staff, attorneys, title agency personnel, borrowers, county and local government employees and tax department staff.

          Review of files; confirm compliance with contracts and commitments.

          Preparation of pre and post closing packages, including calculating monthly payments, payoffs and escrows, and preparation of all closing documents.  Well-versed in all documents necessary for purchase, sale, refinancing, CEMA, assignment and subordination.

          Review of title reports and searches; assessment and resolution of title report issues.

          Preparation of documents specific to cooperative apartments, including preparing and filing UCC-1 and UCC-3.

          Attendance at closing as closing agent.

BARRY R. EISENBERG, P.C.                 White Plains, NY         1991 - 2001

Paralegal and Office Manager for small law firm.

Bank Closing Administrator:

         Complete management and administration of all aspects of a fast-paced, energetic closing department.

         Extensive communication and interfacing with bank staff, attorneys, title agency personnel, borrowers, county and local government employees and tax department staff.

         Review of files; confirm compliance with contracts and commitments.

         Preparation of pre and post closing packages, including calculating monthly payments, payoffs and escrows, and preparation of all closing documents.  Well-versed in all documents necessary for purchase, sale, refinancing, CEMA, assignment and subordination.

         Review of title reports and searches; assessment and resolution of title report issues.

         Preparation of documents specific to cooperative apartments, including preparing and filing UCC-1 and UCC-3.

         Attendance at closing as closing agent.

Paralegal:

         Preparation, revision and review of contracts, agreements, affidavits, pleadings and other documents specific to business and corporate transactions, wills, trusts and estates, real estate and litigation.

         Typing, word processing, transcribing dictation.

         Well versed in Windows XP, Word 6, Excel and the use of the Internet for research and email.

Office Manager:

         Responsibility for overseeing all daily office operations and assisting building landlord with tenant matters.

         Billing, answering multi-line switchboard, ordering supplies, maintaining equipment.

         Interviewing, hiring and training of office personnel.

PRIOR EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:  

SKONBERG CHIROPRACTIC, Newburgh, NY                                          1987 - 1991

Office Manager and Assistant of busy chiropractic office.

PLAY VIEW VIDEO/SOFTWARE AFFAIR, Highland Falls, NY               1982 - 1987

Owner/Operator of successful video and computer businesses.

RESPIRATORY THERAPY TECHNICIAN, New York and California prior to 1982

Schooled, licensed and practiced in both states in home and hospital settings.

EXCELLENT REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.