AMY B. WEINSTOCK

Ft. Lauderdale, FL *****

Phone: 954-***-****

E-mail: acyx83@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS/SOFTWARE -Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (microsoft word, excel, outlook), Real Estate software - (LPS, Vendorscape, Yardi, Lenstar, ATIDS, Simplifile, Timeslips), e-file

EXPERIENCE

Glazer & Associates, P.A. – (Contract), Ft. Lauderdale, FL August 2016 to October 2016

Paralegal (Collections/Litigation- Condominium/HOA)

Analyze client ledgers for past due assessments, prepare demand letters, lien letters, claims of lien. Prepare pleadings, i.e. notice of hearing, schedule hearings, maintain communication with homeowners, various parties regarding ongoing cases. Monitor payment plans, court cases via court dockets. Process payments, record claims of lien, satisfactions of claims of lien. Utilizing ATIDS, request various searches (i.e. deeds). Update Timeslips for various charges related to demand letters, etc. Record lien related documents utilizing Simplifile.

Prime Group, Hollywood, FL May 2015 to August 2016

Real Estate/Litigation Paralegal

Loan Closings and Construction - Assist in loan closing preparation for construction and refinance transactions. Upon closing, prepare closing binder, upload documents to dropbox. Assist with review of title commitments and clearance of title exceptions. Obtain copies of necessary documentation relating to title exceptions. Assist with review of surveys and legal descriptions, preparation of notices of commencement. Prepare estoppel letters for tenants and follow up for receipt of signed letters. Request utility availability letters for new construction. Perform necessary searches – UCC’s (state and county) using sunbiz.org, lexisnexis, good standing certificates, open permit searches, estoppel/lien searches, tax searches based on folio numbers. Request searches (litigation, tax liens, litigation, bankruptcy) from appropriate search forums. Maintain good relationship with clerks and county offices.

Litigation - Assist in-house litigation attorney with resolution of cases; coordinate hearings with judicial assistants, prepare and file notice of hearing, assist with preparation of pleadings, assemble exhibits for pleadings, file pleadings through the e-portal, follow up with clerks for resolutions of outstanding orders. Prepare necessary documentation for eviction filings for non-payment of rent, i.e., complaint, summons, default documents, etc. File necessary paperwork with court and service processor. Follow up with clerk to assure proper filing. Maintain communication with outside counsel regarding pleadings, hearings, etc.

FORECLOSURE EXPERIENCE

Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP, Ft. Lauderdale, FL May 2013 – January 2015

McCalla Raymer LLC, Ft. Lauderdale, FL March 2012 – May 2013

Law Offices of Marshall Watson, Fort Lauderdale, FL April 2010 – March 2012

Foreclosure Paralegal - Sales/Post Judgment Department

Respective of each firm, manage caseload of approximately 250–800+ files. Utilizing a case management software, prepare necessary pleadings relating to a particular file (Motions to Reset, Cancel and/or Vacate Sale, etc.). Run reports utilizing excel database to obtain sale dates and other pertinent information. Set hearings for Motions with appropriate court and prepare and file notice of hearing. Upon receipt of signed Motion and related documents, arrange for file to be sent to appropriate county clerk’s office for recording. Update in-house case management system and appropriate client system (i.e., LPS, Lenstar, Yardi, Vendorscape) to reflect status of file. Review and update reports to ascertain information relating to file, i.e., sale date, hold status, close status, etc.

Prepare Notices of Sale for foreclosure sale dates, providing Notices of Sale to appropriate newspaper for publication. Follow up with newspaper to obtain publication dates. Prepare and distribute Sale Packages for clerks for pending foreclosure sales. Obtain Certificates of Title after Foreclosure sale and track for recording information. Provide information to client via LPS.

Calendar Foreclosure Sale dates according to various reporting methods provided. Update CMS and other client systems, i.e. LPS. Prepare bid instructions prior to Foreclosure Sale based on information provided by clients. Review information relating to Foreclosure case including, but not limited to PACER (Bankruptcy), SCRA, defendant information, legal description of foreclosed property, etc. Maintain communication with in-house and opposing counsel, judicial assistants, clerks via e-mail, fax, phone and other modes of correspondence and/or communication.

CONTRACT ASSIGNMENTS

Cocchiola, Garelick & Carchio, Lebanon, NJ October 2008 – November 2009

Paralegal

Boutique law firm which represents lenders and brokers that buy and sell distressed loans. Obtain Trade Confirmations from ClearPar. Prepare, edit and review standard LSTA trade documentation including, but not limited to, Purchase and Sale Agreements. Distribute executed Assignment and Acceptance Agreements and Purchase Price Letters to appropriate parties after closing. Assist attorneys with upstream reviews and inventory allocation maintenance. Manage all aspects of trade closings, including coordination of client, counterparty and (if necessary) agent signature and closing files.

Amalgamated Bank, New York, NY

Paralegal

Loan Servicing Department – Assisted with the review of residential mortgage loans purchased by Amalgamated from other Lenders to insure files are in compliance and contain required documentation.

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A., Woodbridge, NJ November 2005 – February 2008

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Assisted attorneys with preparation of loan documents, including, but not limited to, mortgage documents, affidavits, settlement statements for closing of major commercial loans with various lenders. Resolved post-closing issues, prepare closing binders within given time frame. Assisted attorneys with preparation and filing of corporate documents, financing statements, formation documents and resolutions. Assisted attorneys with residential and commercial real estate closings involving purchases, sales or refinances from contract to closing and post-closing issues, including title, lease abstracts and survey review. Performed research for attorneys as requested. Assisted attorneys with preparation of governing documents and submission of applications for condominium registrations to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for approval.

Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP, New Brunswick, NJ October 2001-June 2005

Paralegal (Real Estate and Transactional)

Assisted attorneys with preparation of loan documents (FNMA) for closing of major commercial loans with various lenders. Resolved post-closing issues, prepare closing binders within given time frame. Assisted with preparation and filing of corporate documents, financing statements, formation documents and resolutions. Assisted attorneys with residential and commercial real estate closings involving purchases, sales or refinances from contract to closing and post-closing issues, including title, preparation of lease abstracts and survey reviews. Assisted attorneys with preparation of motions for filing with proper jurisdictions. Researched bankruptcy information through various jurisdictions using relevant bankruptcy court websites.

Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP, New York, NY January 1998–August 2001

Real Estate Paralegal - Business and Finance Department

Provided paralegal assistance to Real Estate Division of medium sized law firm specializing in Commercial Real Estate lending. Personally coordinated all aspects of loan satisfactions and assignments for commercial lenders including, but not limited to, preparation of Assignment and Satisfaction documents, calculations of payoffs and attendance at Real Estate closings. Assisted with preparation for and closing of major commercial loans. Prepared loan documents (FNMA), including financing statements. Resolved post-closing issues. Prepared closing binders within given time frame.

Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C., Middletown, NJ May 1997-November 1997

Real Estate Paralegal - Land Use and Development Department

Organized and coordinated national loan program for “Daiwa Finance Corp." Prepared loan documents for purchases and refinances of multi-family residential apartment buildings. Established and maintained good relationships with attorneys and title companies for each aspect of the closings. Prepared closing binders within given time frame. Followed up with title companies and attorneys for missing documentation. Maintained weekly status report for client. Performed due diligence and legal research. Assisted attorneys with various tasks when necessary.

Fleet Mortgage Corp. (f/k/a NatWest Mortgage Corp.), Wall Township, N.J. Sept. 1995-Jan. 1997

Senior Paralegal/Quality Assurance

Reviewed residential title binders for completeness. Contacted attorneys and title companies for required documentation. Coordinated closing dates with attorneys and title companies. Performed post-closing review of FHA loans. Verified the accuracy of information in loan documentation. Performed quality control check of closing package prior to release to attorney or title companies.

National Westminster Bank USA, New York, NY June 1982-September 1995

Commercial Banking Assistant - Community Banking Division

Tracked and monitored all incoming and outgoing loan packages. Processed commercial loans and related documentation. Created templates for credit related documents. Analyzed accounts receivable agings and financial statements. Ordered trade checkings and agency reports pertaining to specific customers. Prepared various reports and presentations for senior management.

EDUCATION

Adelphi University, Garden City, N.Y. – Paralegal Certificate

Lawyer’s Assistant Program ABA-approved.

General Practice, intensive curriculum with coursework in Litigation; Corporations; Real Estate & Mortgages; Estates, Trusts & Wills; Legal Research; Matrimonial Law; Criminal Law; Ethics; Bankruptcy.

Long Island University - C.W. Post College, Greenvale, N.Y. - Bachelor of Science – Finance

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