Deborah Petersen
Email: ********@*************.***
Address:
City: Fenton
State: MO
Zip: 63026
Country: USA
Phone: 636-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Paralegal who is skilled at multi-tasking and maintaining a strong attention to detail. Employs professionalism and superior communication skills to meet client and company needs.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Webster University, Webster Groves MO 1/2001 to 5/1990 (Management)
High School Dipolma from St Louis Community College, Webster Groves MO 1/2001 to 12/2012
High School Dipolma from St. Louis Community College, Webster Groves MO 1/2001 to 12/2012
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Paralegal who is skilled at multi-tasking and maintaining a strong attention to detail. Employs professionalism and superior communication skills to meet client and company needs.
Summary of Qualifications
Commercial real estate expertise
Contract negotiation
Knowledge of leasing and market conditions
Active Missouri Real Estate Brokers License
MS Office proficient
Escrow experience
Member National Association of Realtors
Member Missouri Association of Realtors
Residential and commercial title insurance
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Client management
Database management
Works well under pressure
Team-oriented
Notary
Deadline-oriented
Strong interpersonal skills
Mergers and acquisitions
Contract review
Analytical problem solver
Adept multi-tasker
Understands confidentiality
Professional Experience
April 2006 to Current
CKE Restaurants dba Hardee's Food Systems St. Louis, MO
Real Estate Contracts Paralegal
Examine real estate documents for accuracy.
Arrange correspondence on behalf of in house counsel and company.
Coordinate with multiple departments regarding needed documentation as needed.
Collect data to prepare and draft settlement packages.
Draft legal documents, invoices and enclosures at attorney's request.
Compose routine letters of correspondence.
Draft, receive, review and track due diligence checklist.
Properly route agreements, contracts and invoices through the signature process.
Abstract leases and enter all pertinent information into the internal management system.
Verify that legal formalities are complete prior to closing dates.
Responsible for overseeing long term Sale/Leaseback project involving several company owned restaurants cross the country.
August 2000 to March 2006
Cassidy Turley Martin fka Colliers Turley Martin Tucker St Louis, MO
Senior Associate
Negotiated leases for retail space across the county for clients (two major clients H&R Block and Edward Jones).
Counseled clients on market status for commercial retail/land spaces.
Drafted contract documents, purchase agreements and closing statements.
Verified that the legal formalities were completed prior to closing dates.
Researched the current market across the country to stay informed and give advice to clients.
Negotiated leases and coordinated with client, brokers and attorneys.
Served as mentor to junior team members.
Education
Webster University Webster Groves, MO
Bachelors of Science Management
Minor in Business Administration
Coursework in Business Law
St Louis Community College St Louis, MO
Certificate of Proficiency - Legal Assistant
St. Louis Community College Kirkwood, MO
A.A.S Criminal Justice
Additional Information
Real Estate Continuing Education
Received consistent merit raises for strong attention to detail, exemplary customer service and team-player attitude.
Promoted to Senior Associate after four years of employment.
Excellent References Available Upon Request