DALE CRAWFORD 718-***-**** adpgis@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

David A. Gallo & Associates, LLP, Roslyn Heights, NY October 2015 to Present

Senior Paralegal

Prepare documents such as, Notice of Entry, Notice of Sale, referee’s letter, affidavit of debt, affidavit of mailing, referee’s oath and report, and affidavit of debt and amount due for attorney review and submission to Court. Order and review title reports. Examine mortgage liens, verify legal descriptions, restrictions, and ownership. Examine and prepare reports related to title encumbrances found in the search activities. Review title insurance policies. Prepared real estate closing statements and registered land documents under the prevailing land titles act. Prepare and send deeds for recording with various county clerk’s office. Review and submit sale packages post auction sale. Review and submit third party sale packages to court for filing. Prepare and conduct SCRA and pacer searches. Familiar with Case Aware, Res Ware, LPS, Quandis, Tempo, Lenstar, VendorScape, NYS E courts, E-filing, and Pacer. Manage settlement conference, status conference and mediation calendar for the entire firm Prepare packages for per diem’s and inhouse counsel appearing in court on a daily basis. Correspond with bank litigation representatives, bank regulatory attorneys, opposing counsel, county clerks, and judge’s chambers for mediation adjournments, stipulations, and conference part requirements. Responsible for billing for attorney appearances.

Clarfield, Okon, Solomone and Pincus, LLC., Uniondale, NY January 2015 to October 2015

Paralegal

Prepared referee’s oath, report, and computation, judgment of foreclosure and sale, and substitute referee motions for attorney review. Schedule auction for the sale of properties. Ordered judgment figures for client affidavits and payoffs. Corresponded with referees for the sale and verification of judgment figures. Maintained calendar for deadlines and court appearances. Updated client’s spreadsheets and systems for file status. Responsible for mailing, copying and serving all necessary parties with Court correspondence and pleadings. Working knowledge of perfect practice, Real Res, Cis, and Res Ware.

Fein, Such, Kahn, & Shepard, P.C., Westbury, NY February 2011 to January 2015

Paralegal

Prepared summons and complaints, orders of reference, request for judicial intervention, and client affidavits. Corresponded with litigation and bank CRT representatives for compliance issues related to foreclosure processes. Performed title, deed and property searches, along with title commitment reviews. Reviewed all documents related to the closing process including lender closing instructions and conveyance. Prepared closing disclosure settlement statements. Knowledgeable of the foreclosure process and the stages involved in regards to creditors’ and debtors’ rights. Interacted with various departments to ensure the efficient transition of files from the beginning of the foreclosure process to auction sale. Prepared pleadings related to bankruptcy filings, such as notice of appearance on all chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases, motions for relief, proof of claims, objections to plan and notice of defaults.

Independent Contractor, Signing Agent January 2011 to Present

Notary Public

Obtain loan documents via email or mail. Duties include making sure legal documents are authentic, checking the identity of the person signing the document, serving as a witness for the document being signed, collaborating with the buyer and seller, and notarizing all required signatures. Set up appointments to have said documents signed by borrower(s). Ensure all lender requirements are met by conducting quality checks on loan documentation submitted. Return executed documents back to the bank.

Skills: Certified in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Typing 50 wpm.

EDUCATION

Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY

A.S. Degree in Business Administration

Queens borough Community College, Queens, NY Paralegal Certificate Program Completed