FAITH M. HOFFMAN
Administrative Assistant
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
EXPERIENCE
Office Manager/Paralegal
Elder Law of Georgia
Maintained legal calendar, scheduling appointments and interviews and providing reminders of court appearances.
Developed a strong understanding of the legal system, including relevant laws and procedures.
Developed and entered various case materials into computer database.
Prepared legal documents and filed them in court.
Investigated facts with thorough research of public records and internet sources.
Filed probate and Deed transfers with court clerk using established processes.
Contributed to estate planning services by appraising real estate and personal property.
Supported attorneys in client meetings with administrative assistance and documentation.
Met with clients to conduct interviews and gain case information.
Answered incoming inquiries or distributed to attorneys.
Maintained Clio Grow and Clio Manage with all files and documentation and billing process.
Paralegal
Blue Ridge Law
Real Estate Closer for real property transactions: cash purchases, first and second mortgages, refinances and foreclosures
Examination of property search, processing files and post closings duties
Examine title and pre-type title exams for attorney review
Reviewing title and curing defects, preparing commitments to send to lenders, preparing documents in Outlook and Softpro to prepare file for a successful closing.
Real Estate Closer/Escrow Manager
North Atlanta Law Group
Preparing documents to facilitate real property and commercial closings.
Examination of title searches, curing any title defects
Preparing title commitments to send to lenders.
Processing files for closing.
Preparing checks and wires to be distributed
Prepare policies to be sent out with recorded docs to the parties involved.
Inputting hours and adding of accounts in PC Law
I have experience with Soft Pro, Soft Pro Select, P.C Law, Excel, Closers Choice.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Habitat for Humanity
Volunteered to work on homes being built for new homeowners.
Ronald McDonald House
Volunteer to cook meals for families residing at the home while children were residing at local hospital for treatment.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma, Woodham High School
A.S. Degree, Instructional Service Tech, Pensacola Junior College 4.0 GPA
Real estate License 2000 Florida
Paralegal Real Estate Certification 2005 Florida