Real Estate Assistant

Ylana Xiomara Hayes

*** ******** *** **, ********, NY 11563

646-***-**** **********@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

Queens County, Supreme Court, Jamaica, NY

Assistant Law Clerk, August 2015 – December 2015

Conducted research and analyzed legal issues raised in civil and commercial cases. Drafted decisions and orders. Reviewed orders to show cause, proposed orders and judgments, and verified citations.

Paykin, Richland & Falkowski, P.C., Garden City, NY

Real Estate Department – Independent Contractor, October 2014 – March 2015

Drafted and opposed motions for various relief, including summary judgment, dismissal, default judgment, discontinuance, leave to amend the answer, and to renew and reargue. Prepared and responded to applications for an order of reference and receivership, and discovery demands. Prepared pleadings, loan modification packages, cease and desist letters, demand letters, and satisfaction of mortgage documents.

Nassau County, Supreme Court, Mineola, NY

Intern, September 2014 – November 2014

Conducted legal research and prepared draft decisions on summary judgment motions.

Roach Bernard PLLC, Lynbrook, NY

Intern, January 2014 – May 2014

Managed and monitored foreclosure caseload. Prepared Requests for Modification and Affidavit (RMA) forms and assisted clients with letters of hardship. Ensured documents to support loan modifications were up to date. Conducted status meetings with clients. Identified errors in lender reviews to form basis for renewed application. Served as a liaison between the borrower and the bank. Drafted stipulations for discontinuance for inactive foreclosure matters. Reviewed and analyzed commercial leasing contracts to verify that provisions were aligned with clients’ interests. Drafted notices of non-payment in landlord/tenant disputes.

Mediation Clinic, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Student Advocate, August 2013 – May 2014

Advocated and negotiated on behalf of pro bono clients in employment discrimination cases, and mediated custody and Persons in Need of Assistance (PINS) cases. Drafted mediation briefs and negotiated settlements.

The Heller Law Firm P.C., New Hyde Park, NY

Intern, December 2012 – July 2013

Assisted attorney at court appearances and at residential and commercial closings. Observed court conferences. Reviewed title reports and identified missing information. Ensured that all HUD-1, title reports, and contracts were ready for closing. Ensured necessary funds were available and present at the time of closing.

EDUCATION

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Juris Doctor, May 2014

Activities: Secretary, Hofstra Law Women; Member, Black Law Students Association; Representative, Kaplan Bar Review

Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, May 2011

Honors: Honor Roll; Dean’s List

Activities: Member, Professional Ladies Understanding Success; Member, Phi Alpha Delta

Study Abroad: Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France (Fall 2009)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & LICENSES

New York City Bar Association – Real Property Committee

Nassau County Bar Association

New Jersey Bar Association

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

BAR ADMISSION

New Jersey

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