Kenene Anderson
Coral Springs, Florida 33071
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OBJECTIVE
Looking for a Long Term position where I can utilize my Litigation skills
and where I can work closely with a legal team that will provide me with
experience and knowledge and to which I can assist.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over six years of experience working independently in Real Estate Law.
Outstanding communication skills (written and spoken). Diligent, able to
work in any environment and to handle very complex situations with tight
deadlines. Proficient in all Computer applications such as, Word
Processing, Spreadsheets, and database. Develop excellent relationships
with clients and co workers. Proficient in Excel, Access, Power Point,
Outlook, Word Perfect and West Law Certified.
EDUCATION
. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Bachelors in Business Finance
. Keiser University Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Associates in Paralegal Studies, December 2007
Bachelors in Legal Studies, June 2009
? Pending Masters in Arbitration & Mediation
EXPERIENCE
Phelan Hallinan, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Senior Paralegal to Managing Partner Nov 2010-Present
Litigation Paralegal to the Managing Partner. Acted as a
Secretary for Managing Partner and firm. Scheduled training and department
meetings for various departments. Sorted USPS, and other Courier Firm mail
to departments and assigned teams. Assigned new litigation files to In-
House and Satellite attorneys, broken down by county and litigation
matters.
Provided status to clients on files that were escalated within firm.
Provided status reports to clients regarding contested issues. Provided
assistance to litigation team in regards to pending discovery, preparing
for trials and docket soundings. Closed out files that are being
transferred to other firms or being handled by outside counsel. Closed out
litigation files and final billed files that went to Judgment. Provide
verbal status to client and assigned files to attorney to address pending
litigation. Help new attorneys transition to attorney workload and help
train associate on the firm software.
Marshall Watson P.A., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Litigation Paralegal April 2009-October 2010
. Opened Litigated File, Requested Fees from Client including
Fannie Mae Approvals/Denials, Preparing Motion for Extension of
Time, Cost Bonds, Motion to Substitute Party Plaintiff's, Agreed
Orders etc.
. Drafted and Prepared Request for Admissions, Requests for
Interrogatories, and Requests for Production to Opposing
Counsel.
. Prepared Affidavit of Indebtedness, Affidavit of Attorney Fees
and Costs, Time and Effort, and Prepared Affidavit of Litigation
Fees.
. Calendared and utilized Outlook for scheduling hearings on
Motion to Dismiss, Motion to Strike Affirmative Defenses, Motion
to Re Set Sale, and Motion for Summary Judgment and prepared
Final Packages.
. User Friendly with LPS, Lenstar, Venders cape, and DRI system.
. Updated Client on status of files.
. Familiar with Mediation process, Administrative Orders, and
Motion for Mediations.
. Portfolio of 420 files, including clients such as JPMorgan
Chase, Chase Home Finance, LLC, Nationstar, Select Portfolio
Services.
Shapiro and Fishman, Boca Raton, Florida
Foreclosure Processor Paralegal August 2008- April 2009
. Received initial Complaints from Bank and opened up litigated case.
. Uploaded Pleadings in LPS and requested documents from client to begin
Foreclosure Process. Provided Attorney with Discovery documents to
assist in Summary Judgments.
. Prepared all Motions, including but not limited to Motions to Dismiss,
Motion for Extension of Time, and Motion for Summary Judgment.
. Filed NOH and Pleadings with defendants, court and opposing counsel.
. Familiar with General Foreclosure Process and Contested Litigated
process.
. Scheduled all hearing and calendared them for Attorney. Responded to
opposing counsel regarding Interrogatories, Admissions and Requests
for Production.
. Familiar with E-Filing, LPS and Vendorscape and Hot Docs.
. User friendly with using Ticklers and calendars for appointments.
. Used various Milestones to keep track of Judgment Dates, NOH, Service,
and dates for Motions.
Provident Capital Mortgage, Boca Raton, Florida March 2005- August 2007
Senior Loan Processor
. Submitted loans to various Lenders.
. Familiar with Most Alt A and Subprime Lender websites.
. Able to submit, lock, and view loan status and conditions on line.
. Able to clear conditions once loan has been approved.
. In charge of ordering appraisals, title, payoffs, VOM, VOR, and VOE.
. Friendly with almost all mortgage and closing software.
. Inputting contact and loan info into database such as Calyx Point.
. Able to maintain daily activity log of loan pipeline.
. Responsive to all emails, messages and fax communications with Lender
and Borrowers.
Bank United, Camner, Lipsitz and Poller, Miami Lakes, Florida November 2004-
February 2005
Legal Assistant/Auditor
. Auditing files for human error, Final Review for secondary marketing.
. Balancing HUDS, TILL and checking Good Faith Estimates.
. Reviewing Mortgages, Notes and all riders for correct signatures and
dates.
. Contacting Title companies for missing documents.
. Contacting borrowers and title companies after sale to correct
compliance issues.
Cohen and Norris Boca Raton, FL September 2003-September 2004
Legal Assistant /Loan Processor
(Attorney's office acted as Title Company for Caldwell Banker)
. Opened files for Broker, ordered payoffs from Lenders, Title Searches,
Ordering Estoppels,
. Reviewed closing packages from lender, auditing Notes, MTG, Till, and
various riders, Balances HUD 1.
. Scheduled closings with Title companies or Outsources Notaries.
. Correcting appraisal issues.
. Reviewing Title for vesting purposes and checking for various liens.
. Maintained a calendaring ticking system.
. Maintained travel and various general office duties for Executives.
Royal Palm Communities, Boca Raton, FL July 2001-July 2003
Legal Assistant
. General Legal and Administrative Assistant In-House Counsel. Qualified
to handle legal and compliance matters.
. Strong attention to detail, supporting Attorneys.
. Handled research on West law.
. Maintained complex dockets and files.
. Performed Office procedures in everyday running of legal office.
. Filing, answering phones, greeting guests.
. Responsible for maintaining active cases.
. Posted Accounts payable checks, also mailed checks to vendors.
. Prepared legal letters and Memos from dictations.
. Coordinating travel arrangements and various schedules.
. Schedule court appearances.
References
Available upon request