KAWANA WILLIAMS

HIGHLIGHTS/SKILLS:

• **+ years, experience Mortgage/Legal Paralegal services

• 6 years, high volume production work

• Reliable, organized, hardworking, problem solver, team player, dedicated professional

• Exceptional in both verbal and written communication

• Established and maintained productive relationships in Customer Service

• Skilled with computer software systems, MS Office Suite, MRG-Mortgage Resource Group, Encompass, Calyx Pointe, Ram quest, Soft pro, Prime Alliance, I Power, FMS, BMS, Lenstar, LPS, Sureclose, AIM

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

NELSON & GALBREATH, Atlanta, GA Sept. 2017 - Current Closing Paralegal

• Preparing all real estate closing documents which includes preparation of HUD settlement statements, Closing Disclosures and various closing

• Pre close file from beginning to end by reviewing title, requesting seller and buyer information, reviewing contracts, requesting mortgage payoffs, water bill, tax bill, and HOA

• Drafting deeds needed for closing

• Coordinating closings with, lenders, real estate agents and clients

• Post close file by dispersing funds depositing checks preparing the closed loan package to overnight to lender, send documents for recording

• Scan and upload lender, buyer and seller documents WEISSMAN LAW, Atlanta, GA Oct. 2016 – Sept. 2017

Post-Closing Paralegal

• Assure all closing instructions and conditions have been met, to include execution and inclusion of all required documents, photo ID of buyers and sellers, and insurance information

• Responsible for sending a complete closed loan package to lender, following all lender instructions and requirements, within 24-48 hours of disbursement

• Transmit all documents to be recorded to clerk for recording; assuring these documents are properly executed, in the proper order and include the correct funds necessary to record

• Assure disbursement checks are mailed

• Forward recorded documents to the appropriate parties within 10 days of receipt from the county

• Receive, respond, and track all calls and emails using Soft Pro; solving callers questions or problems, returning all calls in a timely manner

STONEHILL GROUP, Atlanta, GA Aug. - Oct. 2016

Mortgage Closer (Contract)

• Prepare loan documents for closing and email to attorney

• Reviewed executed closing documents for accuracy

• Accurately prepared conventional, FHA, or VA closing documents using a web-based document prep system and meet closing deadlines in a timely manner

• Prepare closing disclosure for accuracy and ensured corrections were made before closing

• Obtained final executed documents for funding

GEORGIA’S OWN CREDIT UNION, Atlanta, GA June 2015 - July 2016 Mortgage Closer

• Prepared closing documents and emailed to the Closing Attorneys within agreed timescales and company standards

• Identified incomplete files and if necessary, returned to loan processor for completion within agreed service level standards

• Accurately selected APR fees relevant to ‘high cost’ and made necessary changes to complete a saleable loan or escalate any issues to manager as appropriate JOHNSON & FREEDMAN, LLP, Atlanta, GA Mar. 2012 - June 2015 Litigation Paralegal

• Coordinated with opposing counsel on motions where extension of time was requested

• Maintained a hearing calendar by ensuring attendance to all court events; prepared hearing packages and immediate processing of hearing results

• Maintained a Docket Report and filing system to optimize the flow of data for the Litigation Report

• Maintained physical and electronic files; updating all applicable case milestones for 850 active cases

PENDERGAST AND MORGAN, PLLC, Atlanta, GA Mar. 2010 - Mar. 2012 Title Reviewer

• Reviewed the title report presented by the abstracter

• Analyzed title reports to determine issues to be resolved prior to foreclosure sale

• Directly worked through the title curative and followed through to completion

• Complied with compliance established by the Insurance Underwriter when resolving any identified title issues

• Prepared Assignments as needed for proper transfer of title

• Provided timely status updates to clients

ADORNO AND YOSS LAW FIRM, Atlanta, GA Apr. 2008 - Dec. 2010 Title Reviewer

• Reviewed title report for clearance for the states of Georgia, Florida and Tennessee

• Liaised with attorneys and title insurance companies to ensure marketable title prior to foreclosure sale

• Reviewed Notice of Sale for accuracy, affidavits, title policies, appraisals and BPO’s

• Communicated necessary updates through client tracking system ALTA FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Atlanta, GA Nov. 2005 - Apr. 2008 Closing/Post-Closing Manager

• Selected, developed and supported employees in fulfillment of corporate mission

• Provided coaching in quality control, pre-funding, post-closing, collateral review, final documents and deficiency resolution

• Implemented and monitored processes and performance standards set out by the company

• Achieved optimal productivity through managing workload volumes, staffing and training needs

• Ensured loan request were completed in accordance with prescribed policies, procedure, guidelines and regulations

EDUCATION:

Certification: West Memphis School of Real Estate, Basic Principles of Real Estate Certification: Capstone Institute of Mortgage Finance, Principles of Mortgage Finance, Certificate GA REGS & Compliance

Certification: Cert Dacula School of Title Abstract, Title Examination, Certificate. HS Diploma

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