KRISTIE BLACK HANSEN

Chicago, Illinois ***** 312-***-****

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EDUCATION

●Washington Online University - Immigration Law Certificate

●Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, IL - Continuing Paralegal Studies

●Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL - Paralegal Certificate - ABA Regionally Accredited

●Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor’s Degree - Political Science

COMPUTER SKILLS/ABILITIES

●Cook County E-Filing (Odyssey)

●Notary Public

●Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/Access

●Westlaw/Lexis Nexis

●TABs/Clio/CaseMap/Smokeball/

Hot Docs/Adobe Suite

●Legal Research

●Legal Writing

●Real Estate Transactions

●Demand Writing

●Litigation Skills

●Case Management

EMPLOYMENT

FELDCO - Corporate Paralegal 2021-2023

Managed legal collection efforts for customers who were in delinquency of their home improvement contracts

Coordinated with third-party market teams to create timelines of relevant events within the fulfillment process

Supported the compliance department by confirming that fulfillment teams complied with lead-safe renovation practices as outlined by regulatory authorities

Assisted executive teams in drafting, reviewing and negotiation of various corporate contracts and providing recommendations

Assisted in improving contracts processes

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance in key business transactions and contracts

Established strong relationships with external law firms, fostering collaboration on various projects

Ensured proper risk management by proactively identifying potential vulnerabilities within contracts or agreements

Assisted outside attorneys with litigation cases by conducting extensive fact-finding investigations and organizing evidence files

Communicated with outside paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule

Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy

Streamlined corporate legal processes by implementing efficient document management systems

FIRST AMERICAN TITLE - Escrow Officer 2021

●Determined requirements, cleared titles, prepared, assembled and reviewed closing documents for escrow transactions

●Ordered reports for issuing title insurance; resolved title defects, prepared transaction documents

●Client interface by reviewing paperwork, procedures, and guiding through the closing process

STELLA BLACK REAL PROPERTY CONSULTANTS, INC. - Legal Assistant 2000-2021

●Assisted in preparing, filing, and monitoring real estate assessment and property tax appeals

●Interfaced with clients throughout residential and commercial appeals and prepared invoices for services rendered

●Monitored legislative and procedural updates of the Cook County Assessor, Board of Review and Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board

METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT - Paralegal 1997-2000

●Drafted and reviewed commercial and industrial leases, easements, and permits

●Processed land transactions and drafted subpoenas

CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF LAW - Paralegal 1995-1997

●Performed skip-tracing research, monitored attorney caseloads, prepared various legal documentation

●Oversaw Department’s Law Hold Program

●Ordered and monitored title searches and trained paralegal staff

SILVER & DOBOSKEY, P.C. - Litigation/Real Estate/Transactional Paralegal 1994-1995

ROBERT T. HINDS & ASSOCIATES - Family Law Paralegal 1993-1994

COOK COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE - Litigation Paralegal 1990-1993

MEMBERSHIPS

●Chicago Paralegal Association - Former Board Member

●Illinois Paralegal Association - Member

●National Notary Association - Member

●Wilbur Wright College’s Paralegal Studies Program - Advisory Board Member

●Wills for Heroes Foundation - Preparing basic Wills and Powers of Attorney for Veterans

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