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NADINE WHITTAKER
North Lauderdale, Florida 33068
954-***-**** ********@*****.***
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANTS
Experienced Paralegal, specialist with a successful 12-year track record of excellent office management and
client relation skills. Seeking a position within a corporate legal department where a working knowledge of legal
terminology, general law and legal proceedings. Detail-oriented professional with highly developed
organizational and communication skills.
Professional Strengths
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Legal Research Exceeded Self-Managed projects
• Written Productivity and as a member of a
• team
Correspondence Goal-oriented,
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high energy Legal Analysis and
individual able to Writing
meet deadlines
Professional Experience
Estoppel/Foreclosuer paraleGAL 05/2014 –
04/2015
Quality Research Services Corp., Coral Springs, FL
• Responsible for single point of contact between clients Home Owners Associations and the Attorney,
which increased revenue of more than 30%.
• Surpassed monthly revenue quotas of closing over 14 files per day.
• Prepared files for closing of property in a Homeowners Association.
• Proven ability to work with cross functional teams (Lien Department) in operations and management to
produce results.
• Verified if the prior owner (s) has previously tried to alter the property in an unauthorized manner.
• Worked autonomously with little supervision.
foreclosure paralegal 09/2013 –
03/2014
Brock and Scott, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Foreclosure experience and legal background ProLaw, LPS, Vendorscape, and PACER experienced and to attracting,
retaining, developing and promoting the…law. Attention to detail, the capability to work under strict deadlines and at a
fast pace, and the ability to multi-task for this position. Reviewed transfer files and staged them within the firm's case
management.
• Track record of meeting timelines and exceeding expectations of more than 50 plus files monthly
• Proven ability to understand and follow complex instructions to successful conclusions.
• Skilled in accomplishing multiple tasks to achieve project completion and client satisfactions.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft office suite;Excel, Power Point and Word perfect.
• Over 11 years of combined experience in preparing legal documents, including briefs, pleadings,
appeals, contracts and real estate’s closing statements.
• Resolved sales tracking problem by creating a spreadsheet, which was adopted by the entire
department.
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foreclosure paralegal 12/2009 –
07/2013
Choice Legal Group formally known as Law Offices of Marshall C. Watson, Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Restructured files submitted from prior firms by preparing; Notice of Appearance; Motion for
Substitution of Counsel. Achieved and maintained 98% Customer Satisfaction rating.
• Processed and produce documents required by the courts, along with Stipulation and Consent of
Counsel.
• Utilized dockets, pacers and official records/LPS/Lenstar/Vendorscape/Real Resolutions for
Ocwen/Clarifier.
• Audited files to ensure compliance/Setting Hearing/Preparing Pleadings with Vesting Issues/complaint
• Calendar hearings for assigned attorney/Motion to Dismiss/Motion to Show Order to Cause.
• E-Filed all counties/Property Appraisal/Preparing pleadings for Motion for Summary Judgments and
FSJ.
foreclosure paralegal 03/2006 –
12/2009
Law Offices of David J. Stern, P.A., Plantation, FL
• Prepared more than 1,000 foreclosure cases, for Attorney review
• Served as liaison between attorneys, opposing counsel, and judicial assistants to ensure clear line of
communication and satisfaction of deadlines.
• Drafted major documents including Alias summons, Notice of Actions, Assignment of Mortgage, and
Drop and Defaults.
• Published Avoiders, Due Diligent documents in local newspapers and Gap.
• Tracked notices of service from ProVest to ensure court document delivery to defendants.
commercial loan processor 06/2003 – 03/2006
Interbay Funding LLC, Hollywood, FL
Responsible for working with departments within the Mortgage Services Division to drive process improvement
initiatives. Reviewed existing operations by analyzing process maps, reviewing historical data, and meeting with
supervisors and managers. Provides support to Process Improvement Manager in ensuring operational effectiveness,
efficiency, and sufficiency of internal controls within all Mortgage Services processes.
• Reviewed purchase contract agreements between subsidiary Bayview Financial and other lenders.
• Evaluated borrower’s credit information with due diligence review and preparation for underwriting.
• Conducted final review of Mortgage loan files for closing, title commitments, closing conditions,
appraisal, and sales contracts.
• Produced weekly and monthly production reports for closing of 35- 45 file per month.
• Researched legal remedies, mortgage histories, title histories, and property tax records.
• Prepared closing documents and facilitated disbursements of lcoisng funds.
Education:Coursework Completed toward B.S. (1 1/2 year) Broward College, FL
Other Relevant Information
• Licensed notary public,State of Florida
Awards & Recognition: Hampton West Condominium Association and Condominium Board
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Member Education Curriculum
Volunteer Experience: Harbor Chase Senior Living 01/2014 to present
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Professional Affiliations/Memberships/Leadership Roles: ARCI and Daybreak Assembly Church
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• Professional placement network, Career Source Broward
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