SUSAN HAYSLETT

 

Houston, TX ♦ 281.740.0691 ♦ Shayes9915@aol.com

 

PARALEGAL/ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT

 

Self-motivated legal administrative support professional combining 11 years’ experience in legal field with prior background in financial services business support. Exemplary organizational, communication, research, and writing skills. Proven ability to multi-task in high-pressure work environments. Dedicated to delivering vital projects on time and with accuracy. Professional demeanor; entrusted to assume critical, management-level responsibilities. Member, National Association of Legal Assistants. Presently relocating to Houston area.

 

 

¨Legal Research¨Document Reviews¨Correspondence Coordination

¨Legal Documentation¨Fraud Investigations¨Regulatory Compliance

¨Contract Negotiations¨Project Management¨Staff/Team Leadership

¨Leasing Transactions¨Administrative Support¨Client & 3^rd -Party Liaison

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

WALGREEN CO., Deerfield, IL                    2012-Present

Pharmacy, Health & Wellness Retail Chain

 

Senior Paralegal, Managed Markets Legal

Under attorney supervision, gather facts and data on clients to mitigate potential risks to the company and to properly draft contracts, settlement agreements, demand letters, amendments, terminations and letter agreements. Maintains contacts with clients and shares, where appropriate, information regarding status of matters. Work with attorneys to resolve legal questions through the application of applicable law to pertinent facts.

 

Key Contributions:

¨           Selected to participate in a paralegal task force committee to establish career paths for all para- professionals.

¨           Ensure timely and accurate document production by diligently managing high-volume document flow.

¨           Manage and maintain accuracy of contract files, designated databases and contract storage management.  Create reports as requested.

 

WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS, Houston, TX 2007–2012 

Real estate investment trust.

 

Legal Administrator/Paralegal

Prepare and process such legal documentation as amendments, assignments, terminations, letter agreements, estoppels, subordinations, commissions, and defaults for real estate attorneys. Negotiate, amend, draft, and finalize legal provisions of leases, contracts, and other legal documents. Liaise with property managers, attorneys, landlords, and vendors as required.

 

Key Contributions:

¨           Ensure timely and accurate document production by diligently managing high-volume document flow.

¨           Manage complex legal document database that tracks all incoming legal documents from receipt until matters have been resolved.

 

HSBC HOLDINGS/JONES LANG LASALLE, Prospect Heights, IL   2002–2007

Global real estate services firm specializing in commercial property management, leasing, and investment management.

 

Lease & Contract Specialist/Paralegal

Prepared detailed reviews of leases, contracts, and other legal documents submitted by 3^rd-party organizations. Reviewed "must have" clauses; recommended additions or amendments to resolve lease and contract issues. Maintained up-to-date tracking systems.

 

 

Key Contributions:

¨           Played vital support role in special corporate real estate, North America initiatives by maintaining ongoing communications with attorneys, landlords, and acquisitions to meet deadlines through execution of dated correspondence.

 

AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION, Schaumburg, IL 2001–2002 

Leading provider of wireless and broadcast towers worldwide.

 

Contract Administrator

Drafted ground leases, and conducted ground lease reviews.

 

Key Contributions:

¨           Assessed newly acquired sites and identified any potential leasing issues.

EARLY CAREER HISTORY

 

Bank One Corporation ~ Loan Document Specialist

Bank One Corporation ~ Project Manager

Bank One Corporation ~ Fraud Investigator

Bank One Corporation ~ Executive Compliance Committee

 

Key Contributions:

¨           Maintained 90% recovery rate on credit card fraud through diligent ongoing communication with attorneys, Visa/MasterCard compliance, and law enforcement agencies from point of referral to trial phase.

¨           Created and presented overviews of new computer system to management and staff across entire multi-geographical organization.

 

 

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS

 

Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science, Expected: 2015

National Louis University, Elgin, IL

 

Bachelor of Arts in Marketing & Management

Illinois Institute of Arts, Chicago, IL

 

Paralegal Studies Program

Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL

 

National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)

 

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

 

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Westlaw