Experienced Legal Professional
Resume:
Sherynda L. Patrick
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Atlanta, GA 30316
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Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, LA
Juris Doctorate, May 2010
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
B.A., English, with a concentration in Literature, May 2007
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4 EXPERIENCE
Real Estate Loan Closing Attorney, PC Law & Associates, Pittsburgh, PA
02/2011-Present
. Effectively coordinate real estate transactions between
borrowers, financial institutions
and title companies.
. Schedule, conduct and preside over refinance, reverse
mortgage and purchase loan
closings with clients, loan officers and other
attorneys.
. Establish revolving lines of credit.
. Explain and discuss legal closing documents with borrowers.
. Entrusted to execute closings for the nation's leading
lenders.
. Successfully handle clients in a swift and efficient yet
personable and professional
manner.
Solicitor, Atlanta Municipal Court Solicitor's Office, Atlanta, GA
03/2011-08/2012
. Assisted the city solicitor with ensuring that the
highest quality of
legal services were provided for the City of Atlanta.
. Presented traffic and misdemeanor cases before the court.
. Viewed film for legal sufficiency in preparation of trial
and to negotiate pleas.
. Researched legal topics and statutes while preparing
motions argued before the court.
. Conducted plea negotiation meetings with attorneys.
. Maintained clear and precise lines of communication with
office
personnel to accurately litigate cases.
. Ensured great working relationships with external
institutions,
organizations and opposing counsel.
Legal Assistant, Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs, Atlanta, GA
05/2009-08/2009
. Researched legal topics & statutes in anticipation of
trial.
. Wrote legal memorandums for cases and other legally
related issues
for executives.
. Imposed penalties on businesses in violation of the FBPA.
. Created files, spreadsheets and other legal documents for
executive review.
. Monitored and reviewed business advertisements for FBPA
violations.
. Assisted with accessing fines to businesses in
negotiation meetings.
. Successfully handled all delegated clients, cases and
files.
. Voted "Top Intern" by supervising attorneys since the
inception of the program.
Research Assistant, Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, LA
08/2008-05/2010
. Researched legal material for scholarly journals written
by professors.
. Revised, edited and drafted essays, journals, speeches
and printed advertisements for professors and the
university.
. Engaged in various legal research endeavors with
professors to compose
legal journals and articles.
. Served as administrative assistant and secretary.
Legislative Aide, Office of the Senate, Baton Rouge, LA
03/2008-07/2008
. Generally assisted senators on the floor while in
session.
. Conducted research in relation to the passing of bills
and laws.
. Created, filed and copied documents for senators.
CERTIFICATIONS
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