Part-Time Real Estate Paralegal Professional
Resume:
MARA HEILKER
Self-motivated and highly energetic Real Estate Paralegal with Commercial and
Residential experience. Positive attitude and solid organizational skills. Adept at building relationships on all levels.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of Real Estate Law Property Transactions
Multi-tasking Capabilities
Strong Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Winstead PC 4/2015 to 4/2024
Real Estate Paralegal Charlotte, NC
Pre-closing Management of Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Preparing and Managing Closing Checklists
Draft ancillary loan documents for commercial mortgage loans
Preparing and Collect original Signature pages for all parties pre-closing
Drafting and filing UCC financing statements and assignments
Preparing documents for recordation in the appropriate jurisdiction
Assemble fully executed loan documents
Drafting assignment documents on behalf of various Lenders in preparation of securitization
Indexing and assembling Closing binders for various parties
Post-closing and project close-outs
Foodman, Hunter, & Karres PLLC 09/2013 to 4/2015
Real Estate Paralegal Charlotte, NC
Working directly with Clients, Attorneys, Realtors and Mortgage Lenders
Maintaining ongoing schedule for closings
Responsible for ordering and reviewing Title searches and Surveys prior to closing
Responsible for typing correspondence letters and emails
Preparing Mortgage Loan and Recording Documents
Calculating Closing Figures
Preparing HUD-1 Settlement Statements and disbursing closing costs through Trust Accounts and Preparing Client ledgers
Following up on Post-Closing issues and obtaining and approving Title Policies
Opening files for purchase or refinance from contract to close
Assisting Major Home Builder prepare for sale of all inventory
Ordering payoffs, HOA certifications
Reviewing closed loan packages after disbursement Boston National Title 09/2010-08/2013
Post-Closing Disbursement Management Charlotte, NC
Order entry from lenders
Ordering title commitments from abstractors and title companies
Reviewing and examining Title searches, Title clearing curative
Ordering payoffs
Preparing Documents for closing
Receiving post-closing loan packages, review of signed documents
Checking for incoming wires, tax payment certifications, HOA and HOI insurance payments, credit card payoffs
Confirming customers’ bank wires
Mailing out payoff checks
Sending documents to local counties for recordation; shipping and receiving packages Key Achievements
• Employee of the month July 2012
• Work Share Specialist between Underwriters
• Escrow/ Funding Team Leader
Self-Employed 04/2004-09/2010
Abstractor/Real Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant Charlotte, NC
Researching property title searches for refinances and purchases at local county courthouses.
Freelancing work for several local Charlotte Attorneys
Pulling documents for lien and judgment review
Filed documents at Register of Deeds and County Clerk’s office
Performed courier duties as well for critical document pickups Key Achievements
Successfully established relationships with several small firms/ Real Estate Attorneys EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Kings College, Graphic Design, 1995-1997
Former Title Agent in 36 states
FORMER EMPLOYERS CONTACTS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND REFERRALS ARE POSTED ON LINKEDIN OR UPON REQUEST
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