Township School Legal Secretary

COLLEEN D. CRAIG

** ***** **** *****. ************, New Jersey 08081 - 609-***-**** – ******@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly motivated and hard working individual with more than twenty years in the legal and real estate industries, specializing in residential real estate appraisals as well as real estate and commercial litigation.

SKILLS

Strong work ethic

Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal

Extraordinary attention to detail

Strong legal and real estate background

WORK ISTORY

Appraisal Assistant (2016-present) - Appraisal Concepts LLC (Berlin, NJ)

Reviewed orders from lenders and AMC to accept, decline or accept with conditions.

Researched property information including tax records, property record cards, tax maps and zoning as well as listing, sale and mortgage history.

Maintain schedule for multiple appraisers allowing for steady flow of orders to be inspected and reports prepared by deadlines, keeping clients updated on any obstacles or issues

Research comparable sales to determine best sales and listings for use in appraisal reports.

Research all comparable sales and listings for condition and amenities.

Prepare complete appraisal reports on single family, multi family, jumbo and new construction properties to determine value.

Make requested revisions for appraisals prepared by all staff in the office.

Interact with lenders and AMCs daily regarding status of inspections, appraisals and revisions.

Substitute Teacher (2005-2016)- Source4Teachers (Cherry Hill, NJ)

Filled teacher absences at Winslow Township School District.

Interacted with various levels of administration, staff and students.

Legal Secretary (1999-2002) - McKenna & Marconi, P.C. (Cherry Hill, NJ)

Received and placed calls to clients and prospective clients.

Prepared, reviewed and revised legal documents and correspondence.

Transcribed legal documents, correspondence and telephone conversations.

Maintained calendar and tickler system.

Created, indexed and maintained client files.

Paralegal (Real Estate and Commercial Litigation) (1992-1999) - Archer & Greiner, P.C. (Haddonfield, NJ)

Prepared and reviewed legal documents including contracts, amendments and real estate closing statements.

Communicated with attorneys, buyers, sellers, lenders, title companies, surveyors and others to insure files were ready for closing.

Conducted closings on behalf of lenders, sellers and buyers.

Prepared and revised legal documents on behalf of client creditors.

Conducted background investigations on defendants.

Filed all court documents on behalf of attorneys.

EDUCATION

Associates of Science 1985 – Peirce Junior College, Philadelphia, PA Paralegal Certificate 1987

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