LASHON LOUISE ALBERT
CONTACT
************@*****.***
Salem, NC 27101 United
States of America
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Diligent and detail-oriented
legal professional with solid
track record of success in
Commercial Real Estate
Transactions and Renewable
Energy Law. Effortlessly
coordinates case
documentation and conduct
meetings. Accurately manages
complex timelines, exhibits
and files for over 200 cases
each year.
SKILLS
Research facts
Legal case files
File pleadings
Documenting
Legal document preparation
EXPERIENCE
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL Aug 2002 Current Blanco Tackabery & Matamoros, PA
Worked effectively and efficiently on multiple projects in busy work environment.
Search real estate records, examine titles and summarize pertinent legal documents and details for a variety of purposes. Search property chains to title to determine ownership history and any pertinent liens, easements or encroachments to the property. Compile lists of mortgages, contracts and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.
REAL ESTATEPARALEGAL Jan 2002 Jul 2002
The Law Office of Renita O. Thompkins, WINSTON-SALEM, NC Built strong referral pipeline based on continuous referrals from satisfied clients.
Organized appointments, open houses and personal showings to promote homes to prospective buyers.
Maintained solid network of professionals such as attorneys and inspectors to coordinate smooth closing processes. Prepared documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases in compliance with legal requirements and internal standards.
Worked with business clients to obtain their desired features through the purchase or rental of new properties.
Finished tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays. Completed assigned tasks with little or no supervision. Followed established guidelines and procedures.
Used good organizational skills to manage workload. Managed daily tasks and sought opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.
Addressed concerns quickly to avoid lasting issues. PARALEGAL Jun 1999 Sep 2000
United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Appellate Litigation Division, Office of the General Counsel, Washington, DC
Collected and analyzed information relevant to assigned tasks. Acted decisively and without hesitation when collaborating on projects. Understood and learned different types of technology used on projects. Established courses of action within given time frames. Offered creative solutions and approaches to problems. Practiced effective note-taking skills to retain information given throughout day.
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Triaged multiple tasks and competing priorities in servicing requests from senior managers.
Supported office staff by processing correspondence, documents and reports.
Answered incoming calls and directed messages to correct party. Scheduled meetings and assisted in making travel arrangements. Filed and retrieved documents and entered company data and metrics into databases.
Worked on special projects and developed strategies for important initiatives.
Processed the day-to-day documentation between departments, consistently maintaining effective communication and eliminating bottlenecks.
Resolved or escalated business problems to keep operations moving smoothly.
LIBRARY ASSISTANT Jun 1996 May 1997
Montgomery County Law Library, Montgomery, AL
Collected and analyzed information relevant to assigned tasks. Acted decisively and without hesitation when collaborating on projects. Understood and learned different types of technology used on projects. Established courses of action within given time frames. Offered creative solutions and approaches to problems. Practiced effective note-taking skills to retain information given throughout day.
Tri aged multiple tasks and competing priorities in servicing requests from senior managers.
Supported office staff by processing correspondence, documents and reports.
Answered incoming calls and directed messages to correct party. Scheduled meetings and assisted in making travel arrangements. Filed and retrieved documents and entered company data and metrics into databases.
Worked on special projects and developed strategies for important initiatives.
Processed the day-to-day documentation between departments, consistently maintaining effective communication and eliminating bottlenecks.
Resolved or escalated business problems to keep operations moving smoothly.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INTERNSHIP
Montedonico Hamilton & Houston PLLC, Chevy Chase, MD Collected information from claimants, witnesses and professionals such as police officers or physicians to determine the proper disposal for each case.
Re-investigated questionable claims to identify signs of fraud and protect incorrect payouts.
Consistently effected fair and efficient disposal of cases based on thorough investigations of claims.
Paid claims as high as $[Amount] using designated authority to quickly settle smaller matters.
Assessed the damage to customers' properties and created damage estimates.
Carefully reviewed official documentation such as police reports and medical treatment records to determine the true extent of liability. EDUCATION
J.D. - LAW May 2000
Howard University School of Law, Washington, DC
Member, Moot Court Team.
Member, Public Interest Law Society.
Member, Entertainment Law Group.
BBA - BUSINESS May 1996
Faulkner University, Montgomery, AL
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - COLLEGE PREP May 1985
St. Jude Educational Institute, Montgomery, AL
Graduated in top 10% of class.
Graduated with distinction.
Graduated with honors.
Member, National Honor Society.