Legal Assistant

Kathy Thompson

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Watauga TX *****

Cell: 682-***-****

*************@*****.***

Objective To obtain a position advancing my career by using my expertise and education to benefit the company and myself.

Experience April 2006-March 2013 United States Government SBA Ft Worth TX Paralegal Specialist/Collateral Team

Assisted Borrowers and corresponding attorneys with all collateral documents i.e. Deed of Trust, Note, and Loan Authorization and Agreement.

Prepared all loan closing documents needed for Loan Origination

Verified accuracy of loan closing documents received from Borrower

Allocated disbursements to Borrower

Co-Management on Collateral Team

May 2004- February 2006 Mortgage Specialist Inc (MSI) N. Richland Hill Administrative Assistants

Processed correspondence with all associated title companies

Provided excellent customer service

Organized and up-kept all office documents.

Administered Inspections for Homes and Businesses October 2002- May 2004 Law Office of Gregory Dorst Ft Worth TX Paralegal

Investigated legalities on Criminal, Personal Injury and Family Law

Prepared all cases for litigation and trial

Managed correspondence with Judges, Attorneys, and Clients

Front office manger

October 2000- July 2002 Law Office of Martin Fender Arlington TX Lead Paralegal/Office Manager

Delegated Paralegal duties to 2 employees

Managed office and daily activities

Oversaw all case involvement and approved research activities September 1998- October 2000 FEMA Denton TX

Training Manager

Trained new employees on policies and procedures for Disaster Assistance

Accurately input clients information on government data system

Provided Customer Service for clients through the application process

Education 2001 Arlington Court Reporting College Arlington TX

Paralegal Certification.

GPA 4.0

1997 Northside Christian Academy Ft Worth TX

Diploma, National Honors Society, Valedictorian

GPA 4.0

Skills/Achievements Advanced in all Microsoft Applications, Extensive data entry programs, and Customer Service. Very detailed in the preparation of legal documents and presentations to clients. Very proficient in litigation procedures and client settlement. Expert in legal procedures and terminology. Became Notary Public 2002 to present for the State of Texas. Currently type over 50 WPM.

Reference Available upon request.

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