Michelle Wallace
*** ****** *****, **********, *******, 35243
*******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Commercial Title Examiner, Stewart Title Guaranty
• Perform detailed research, document searches, and factual investigations.
• Update and maintain internal databases with accurate information.
• Coordinate with abstract teams to order and review title searches.
• Analyze various title-related documents, including mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, and other pertinent information impacting property.
• Review legal documents such as deeds, mortgages, and easements to verify ownership and identify any encumbrances.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve encumbrances on title.
• Prepare and finalize documents such as Title Commitments, Proformas, and issue Final Title Policies.
1/2019 to Present
Paralegal, King Forstman Law LLC
Preparing, organizing, and filing documents and correspondence Conducting research, document searches, and other factual research Updating and maintaining internal databases
Ordering medical records and drafting medical summaries Reviewing subrogation records
Preparing witness and matter materials for case preparation Organizing relevant documents for attorney review and case prepara- tion
Preparing for and attending depositions
Preparing and organizing exhibits during depositions Preparing and filing all court documents
Drafting discovery
Prepares and attends trials, organizes trial exhibits, and assists in striking the jury
11/2016 to 1/2019
Employment Specialist, The Arc of Shelby County
Identified potential employers for adults with developmental Highly dedicated and organized team player with exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Recently graduated from Auburn University with a Paralegal Certificate and currently licensed as a Commercial Title Examiner in Alabama. Seeking opportunities in Commercial Real Estate Law or Litigation Paralegal Role.
challenges
Assisted participants with employment placement, one-on- one training, job coaching
Performed task analysis, taught work-related skills and be- haviors
Liaised with individual served, family, employers, and any other parties
03/2011-11/2015
Assistant Director of Preschool Ministry, First Baptist Church of Pelham
Communicated with staff, parents, and students
Managed confidential files for each family
Taught classes, provided timely feedback, and organized activities
EDUCATION
April 2022
Paralegal Certificate Auburn University
Completed coursework in Ethics, Torts, and contracts. Legal Docu- ment Preparation & Legal Analysis; Discovery & Legal Interviewing; Legal Investigation; and the fundamentals of the Federal Rules of Evi- dence, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.
2008
Master of Arts in Teaching, Liberty University
Completed coursework classroom instruction, laws and ethics in teaching, and data management
2002
Bachelor of Arts in Marketing University of Tampa
Completed coursework marketing, business management, finance, and accounting
SKILLS
• legal research
• spreadsheet applications
• presentation applications
• Westlaw
• Microsoft Office
ACTIVITIES
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Member of Birmingham Junior League
Sunday School/Catechism Teacher