Melissa J. Murawski

Chandler, Arizona ***** 340-***-**** ad4khe@r.postjobfree.com

Paralegal

Paralegal with over 25 years of experience in many areas of law primarily focused on real estate. Solely responsible for preparation and review of documents necessary to close. Experienced in complex real estate transactions, high value residential real estate transactions, corporate acquisitions, and commercial contractual and leasing agreements. Skilled at coordination of multi-party review of documents for complex closings. Review and research of title, corporate governance, trade name, and business qualification issues. Initial review and/or preparation of contracts, deeds, title reports, leases, condominium governance documents, easements and liens. Preparation of closing agendas and notebooks. Management of meetings and closings. Arrangement and delivery of pre/post-closing proceeds. Filing and dissemination of post-closing documents.

Areas of Expertise

Client Relations/Communications

Real Estate Closings

Calendar Maintenance

Law Department Administration

Commercial Real Estate

Records Management

Correspondence Drafting

Acquisitions and Sales

Project Oversight

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

VIRTUA PARTNERS – SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

Senior Paralegal and Legal Coordinator (2020 – 2023)

Work on commercial real estate acquisitions, sales, and development including compilation of all documents. Assist and coordinate finance transactions. Track and complete post-closing requirements. Communicate professionally with business leads, internal and outside counsel and third parties. Review and complete due diligence. Draft, edit, and file transaction documents, including letters of intent, member and manager consents, promissory notes and continuation and termination notices. Review and negotiate vendor contracts. Form limited liability companies; qualify as necessary to do business in foreign jurisdictions. Work with the accounting department to ensure timely payment of contractual obligations, including earnest money deposits. Calendar and manage transaction deadlines. Research matters ranging from entity standing to property filings to litigation status. Coordinate with in-house counsel on various legal matters involving office building portfolios including leasing and lender relations. Facilitate meetings with legal department, executive teams, brokers, tenants, and property managers.

WINSTEAD PC – AUSTIN, TEXAS

Senior Real Estate and Commercial Transaction Paralegal (2018 – 2019)

Conducted research and analysis relating to drafting and reviewing governance documents for Condominium and Homeowners Associations including Declarations, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, Community Manuals, Design Guidelines, and Certificates of Formation. Prepared, collated, distributed, and oversaw execution of above documents.

LAW OFFICES OF DUENSING & CASNER – ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

Senior Real Estate and Commercial Transaction Paralegal (2004 - 2017)

Prepared and reviewed documents for multi-million-dollar real estate transactions, including assisting with the drafting of purchase and sale agreements, leases, and other transaction documents. Performed due diligence reviews of property documents, surveys, title insurance commitments, and leases. Managed pre-closing, closing and post-closing arrangements including preparing and managing closing checklists, settlement statements and closing binders through

project close-out. Preparation of legal descriptions and deeds. Conducted and researched title searches and title issues; conducted corporate legitimacy research at the Division of Corporations, Office of the Lieutenant Governor of the USVI; and ordered and reviewed property surveys.

Key Accomplishments:

Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Able to spot problems and find solutions.

Effective point of contact for clients and interested parties until final document approval.

EDUCATION

Paralegal Certificate Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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