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Cynthia Carreon 

Last updated:  09/27/14

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Evanston, IL  60202
US

Mobile: 773-263-7199   
ccarreon02@att.net
Contact Preference:  Email

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Resume Headline: Cynthia Carreon - Real Estate Paralegal

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Produced legal documents, including contracts and real estate closing statements.

Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss the progress of closings.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss the progress of cases.
Worked as a team with attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants.

Escrow Agent, 04/2006 to 04/2009

Premier Title Company – Arlington Heights, Illinois

Handles paperwork and activities required for each party to a real-estate sale/purchase.
Request copies of such documents as the sale contract and termite inspection from the involved real-estate
agent.
Secures documentation from the lender, requesting the complete loan package from the entity providing
the mortgage.
Obtains such things as closing instructions and details concerning disbursement of the mortgage funds.
Prepared the settlement statement, required affidavits, loan documents and a variety of other necessary
documents for closing the sale/mortgage.  Also handled the disbursement of the checks after closing and
also collected any checks required for covering closing costs and/or deposits.
Ensure all documents, such as the note and Truth-in-Lending Statement, are properly signed, witnessed,
and photocopied for distribution to the appropriate parties. Returned originals to the parties as required,
as well as give the buyer/borrower copies of all the signed documents, including all the affidavits and
documents provided by the lender.

EDUCATION

Paralegal Certificate: June 2012

Chicago State University - Chicago, IL

Coursework to become a certified paralegal.

Associate's Degree: Public Service, May 2002
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

 

CYNTHIA CARREON

Evanston, IL 60202 C: (773) 263-7199 ccarreon02@att.net

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased

responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.

SKILLS

Certified ParalegalProfessional phone etiquette
Specialty in Real EstateExcellent communication skills

Proficient in MS OfficeArticulate and well-spoken
Excellent investigative and reporting skillsCustomer service-oriented
Strong work ethicAccurate and detailed

Excellent planner and coordinator
Works well under pressure
Pleasant demeanor
Appointment setting
Team building
Spreadsheet management

WORK HISTORY

Real Estate Paralegal, 11/2010 to Current

Kluever and Platt, LLC – Chicago, Illinois

Prepare documentation necessary to any case, including real estate purchases or sale closings.

This includes reviewing amendments and leases.

Work on items such as title insurance and tax bills, in addition to working with the lawyers, coordinate
with landlords, housing managers or other real estate personnel.
Complete pending purchase agreements and create closing checklists for all real estate sales.
Also, responsible for completing promissory agreements, legal descriptions of property and title affidavits.
Other duties include, distributing real estate documents, conducting research, analyzing title documents
and explaining real estate codes to clients.
Upon the closing of the sale, work with title company to record all real estate documentation and
distribute funds from closing.
Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
Created and implemented all policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.

Legal Assistant/REO Closer, 12/2007 to 04/2010
Klein, Daday, Aretos & O'Donoghue – Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Drafting letters to opposing counsel, conducting legal research, supplying legal documents to third
parties, preparing contracts and closing documents, ensuring organization of digital/paper files, creating
office documents in spreadsheets, typesetting and delivering time sensitive materials.
Upon the closing of the sale, work with title company to record all real estate documentation and
distribute funds from closing.
Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.



Experience

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Job Title

Company

Experience

Real Estate Paralegal

K & P, LLC

- Present

 

Additional Info

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Current Career Level:

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Years of relevant work experience:

10+ to 15 Years

Date of Availability:

Within 2 weeks

Work Status:

US - I am authorized to work in this country for any employer.

Active Security Clearance:

None

US Military Service:

Citizenship:

US citizen

 

 

Target Job:

Target Job Title:

Real Estate Paralegal

Desired Job Type:

Employee

Desired Status:

Full-Time

 

Target Company:

Company Size:

Occupation:

Legal

·         Paralegal & Legal Secretary

Sales/Retail/Business Development

·         Financial Products Sales/Brokerage

 

Target Locations:

Selected Locations:

US-IL-Chicago North

Relocate:

No

Willingness to travel:

No Travel Required

 

Languages:

Languages

Proficiency Level

English

Fluent