LINDA M. FORGIONE

*** ********** ******, ******, *** Jersey 07110 - 201-***-**** - ad4vud@r.postjobfree.com

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Negotiation Skills

Tenant Relations

Strategic Planning

Extremely Organized

Legal Knowledge/Research

Team Building & Leadership

EXPERIENCE:

ECCO Development, LLC & ECCO III Enterprises, Inc (sister company) 2015 to Present

Pleasantville, New York Yonkers, New York

Paralegal to In-House Counsel- Executive Assistant to Owner- Office Manager

Provide dedicated support to in-house counsel by conducting comprehensive legal analysis related to parent company, ECCO III Enterprises, Inc., (specializing in heavy construction infrastructure) by drafting legal documents such as governance documentation associated with RFQ/bids submittals to government agencies such as NYS DOT, MTA, NJ Transit, et al;

Handle real estate matters, including commercial real estate transactions from contract to closing; Ordering title searches, review of title commitments, survey. Assist with resolving any title issues, coordinated communications between all parties;

Draft and review real estate contracts, deeds, settlement statements, and other closing documents for attorney review including Closing Checklist items; Responsible for post-closing matters such as drafting commercial leases, assignment of leases due to mergers and acquisitions, and responsible for drafting subsequent lease documentation such as lease extensions, modifications, etc.

Prepare closing statements, review of Settlement Statements and other closing documents; Responsible for “soft closings” wherein obtaining the coordination of signatures from multiple borrowers with Buyer being a Corporate(s) and/or Trust(s);

Assist Property Management Department with landlord /tenant matters, including but not limited to collection of rent, demands, eviction notices, tenant communications,

Implemented and established the development of new standard operating procedures and protocols for Property Management, Accounting and Legal Departments to achieve best practices and profitability.

Function as a Corporate Secretary whereby drafting, updating and maintaining corporate governance documents, updating legal entity database, taking minutes. As well as maintaining complex stock ledgers and serve as primary gatekeeper to original corporate entity books/binders of 50 + entities including trusts;

Conducted detailed analysis of credit report, driver abstract and background reports to assess the suitability of candidates for hire and to provide candidate clearance for employment;

Assist with making travel arrangements and coordinating executive’s calendar, reviewing expense reports, financial reporting, handling procurement of goods and services, Acting as Executive Assistant in handling all of the administrative needs of the attorney and Senior Management.

Assisted in handling property damage and personal injury claims, as ECCO III Enterprises, Inc. is self-insured. After conducting evaluation of liability and damages, communicate directly with claimants to attempt settlement; Handle subrogation claims with insurance carriers and correspond with outside counsel; Responsible for review of tenant insurance certificates and insurance certificates for any and all vendors, subcontractors

FIRST FIDELITY REO 2011 to 2015

Teaneck, New Jersey

Paralegal - Lead Underwriter- Office Manager

-Responsible for comprehensive examination and verification of loan application for the purpose of selling distressed residential real estate. Collaborated closely with Sales Department in processing submissions, stipulations and calculating debt to income ratio. Responsible for the drafting of contracts, land contracts and closing packages for residential real estate; performed on behalf of lender virtual residential closings. Due diligence/Research of property taxes;

-Handled procurement of goods and services for the office;

-Assisted with H.R related matters such as posting positions on job boards, screening candidates, conducting interviews, ordering and confirming references while ordering background runs on potential new hires, and the onboarding and training of new hires; Developed and implemented company handbook policy.

LAW OFFICE OF ALLISON M. RAMOS 2007 to 2011

Farmingdale, New York

Paralegal - Office Manager

-Assisted attorney in all phases of personal injury litigation from inception to settlement or trial prep; Prepared legal documents, pleadings, motions and discovery requests, Review of medical records, police reports, and other relevant documents; Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel;

-Drafted legal documents related to residential and commercial real estate matters that involved drafting contracts to attending real estate closings as needed by the firm as “bank attorney” with main function to secure proper execution of loan documents; Handled a caseload of load modification client files for for the purpose of negotiating loan modifications with lenders and if unsuccessful, referral to file bankruptcy to avoid foreclosure of property;

BLOCK & RUBINO, P.A 2001 to 2007

Delray Beach, Florida

Personal Injury Paralegal - Executive Assistant

-Supported partner of law firm with personal injury and residential real estate matters;

-Organize and maintain caseload of personal injury files from initial client meeting to negotiation/settlement with insurance carrier; Handled communications with clients, lenders, banks, brokers, insurance companies and other firms as needed.

-Assisted with all aspects of residential real estate closings;

-Assisted attorneys with trial prep, drafting of pleadings, mergers and acquisitions;

-Handled insurance defense matters in addition to litigation cases as directed by attorney. Conducted legal research;

-In addition to handling the duties of a paralegal, I acted as Personal Assistant in his personal affairs. These duties ranged from event planning, making travel reservations and accommodations, assisting with investment property design of pre-construction luxury homes, to household management of landscaper and housecleaner.

SANDERS, SANDERS & BLOCK 1993-2000

Mineola. New York

Personal Injury Paralegal

-Responsible for a caseload of 100 + personal injury cases from inception to settlement as well as No-Fault paperwork and applications. Attended independent medical examinations with clients (I.M.E) as needed; Obtained and verified required documents from client, client’s employer and medical providers, Review, analyze and summarize medical records in determining injury threshold requirement, police report and other relevant documents to determine liability, etc.

-Responsible for drafting Bills of Particulars and Settlement Demand packages; litigation documents in addition to caseload.

-Coordinated and attended bulk settlement conferences held at insurance company with respective claims adjuster for the purpose of trying to achieve an acceptable settlement offer to avoid litigation/trial;

-Prepared files for and personally attended mediations;

-Assisted with trial prep when necessary.

EDUCATION:

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science

2001

Nassau Community College, Garden City, New York

A.A.S Paralegal Studies/Associate degree in Paralegal Applied Science

1993

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Advanced Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams, Sharepoint), Google Suite, Adobe Pro, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Sage 300, Yardi Voyager, QuickBooks, Zoom, DocuSign, Asana,

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES

Fluent in English and Italian

SKILLS:

Notary Public in New York

AFFILIATIONS:

Supporter/Volunteer of Autism Speaks, Rotary & Unico

Foster for New Chance Animal Rescue

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