PARALEGAL/MANAGER/COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

 

My experience is varied in the areas of legal, including commercial real estate and litigation. My paralegal background has benefited me in my work experience enabling me to review, interpret and draft many real estate and litigation documents.  I have over fifteen years of experience working in the commercial real estate area where I worked as a broker, property manager/account manager.  I was able to utilize my knowledge of pre-litigation, litigation, including all discovery, due diligence and real estate proceedings.  I now seek a paralegal position in the real estate arena so that my skills can be fully utilized and further developed.  My excellent analytical thinking and problem solving abilities enable me to employ strong skills in research, investigation and reporting, both verbally and in written format.  I have in-depth knowledge of court docket systems, and possess the ability to draft a variety of legal documents, independent of dictation and/or instruction.  Additionally, my proficiency in the use of the indicated software programs allows me to complete projects in a timely and accurate manner. I hold an Illinois Broker’s License.

 

Paralegal – Real Estate/Property ManagerCurrent

Willie T. LLC – Asset Management

1640 South Eastwood

Woodstock, IL  60098

·   Analyze, interpret, negotiate commercial leases

·   Draft a variety of real estate documents under attorney supervision

·   Manage property

·   Handle due diligence/acquisition

 

 

Account Manager/Legal Assist/Lease Administrator2004 - 2009

Banco Popular North America, Rosemont, IL

Contract Employee – On-Site at Banco Popular, Rosemont

§ Interpret Commercial Lease Documents for Real Estate Administrator

§ Maintain Lease and Other Legal Documents in Database

§ Draft Commercial Real Estate Documents Without Direction

§ Maintain Working/Close Relationship w/Bank’s Legal Counsel

§ Monitor lease critical dates, construction compliance, zoning requirements

§ Prepare And Submit Interoffice Memorandum to Bank President and Administrator

§ Negotiate Lease Documents to a Close

Achievements:

§ Streamlined lease clauses to be uniform with all bank sites saving bank over $30,000 annually

§ Audited lease common area maintenance and tax clauses against landlord/tenant requirements saving the bank over $50,000 annually in tax and common area maintenances expenses

§ Was responsible for bank reviewing over $1M in lease documents saving the bank legal expenses

 

Property Manager/Legal Assistant2002 – 2004

Lincoln Property Company Commercial, Chicago, IL

Goldman Sachs, NY

National real estate services firm with 120+ million square commercial portfolios.

·   Drafted lease documents, amendments and other related legal documents

·   Worked closely with corporate attorney

·   Manage 300,000 square foot property

 

Property Manager

Arthur Goldner & Associates, Northfield, Il  .1997 – 2002

Manage 200,000 square feet of commercial office space

 

Education

Oakton College – AAS Paralegal Studies Degree

Roosevelt University – Emphasis in Business Administration

 

Licenses

Hold Illinois Real Estate Sales License

 

Volunteer Activities

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL (current) – Volunteer for research of rare botanic manuscripts to assist in project presentations.
Prior Experience   In the 1990’s I worked as a legal assistant in personal injury firms, including Sheldon Oliver Zisook and the law firm of Joseph R. Curcio.