CLAUDETTE SHIVERS

15115 S. Minerva

Dolton, IL 60419

(708) 945-4649

claudetteshivers@yahoo.com

 

Education

December 2010: South Suburban College, South Holland, Illinois

Paralegal Certificate Program, ABA Approved

May 2001: University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration

 

Experience

June 2014- August 2014: Paralegal Consultant for Document Review Project: Chuhak & Tecson P.C., Chicago, IL

·   Reviewed and revised real estate documents prepared for various commercial and residential loans to effectuate transfer of assets to buyer

·   Conducted, reviewed, and summarized UCC filings and searches

·   Draft  closing documents and closing statements for commercial closing

 

Mar 2012 – Mar 2014: Foreclosure Paralegal in Loss Mitigation Dept: Ehrenberg & Egan LLC. Chicago, IL

·   Created implement, and maintain case file organization systems for both electronic
and paper case files

·   Performed lien searches and interpreted lien reports

·   Drafted forbearance agreements, payoff and reinstatement letters

·   Prepared exhibits for trials

·   Reviewed titles to determine lien position and verify legal descriptions

·   E-filed legal documents with state and federal courts

·   Worked with title companies to clear titles and obtain title commitments

·   Updated docket management systems

·   Drafted pleadings including complaints, affidavits, and counterclaims

·   Reviewed, organized, and indexed documents for discovery

·   Drafted Deed In Lieu/Consent Foreclosure Contracts

·   Drafted and e-filed appearances and motions in bankruptcy cases

·   Drafted motions to appoint special rep for deceased borrowers

·   Prepared motion for judgment packets

 

August 2009-December 2011: Paralegal Intern: Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago South Holland, IL

·   Ordered and reviewed medical records for SSI appeals

·   Abstracted depositions for SSI appeals

·   Interviewed potential clients for case intake

·   Factual and legal cite-checking of briefs and legal memoranda

·   E-filed bankruptcy petitions for Chapters 7and 13

 

April 2002-April 2007: Legal Assistant, Carter & Reiter, Chicago, Illinois

·   Drafted legal documents including briefs, pleadings, real estate contracts, purchase agreements, leases, and deeds

·   Prepared state filings for entity formations

·   Draft addendums to real estate contracts

·   Scheduled and coordinated real estate closings with attorneys, lenders, and title companies

·   Coordinated due diligence for real estate transactions

·   Ordered water and zoning certificates for real estate closings

·   Prepared escrow instructions

·   Completed real estate closings for over 1000 properties

·   Draft certifications and resolutions

·   Ordered and prorated tax bills for real estate closings

Skills

Microsoft Office 2010 Suite, Westlaw, WordPerfect, Perfect Practice, LPS, VendorScape, Adobe, Notary