Senior Paralegal

Dawn A. Thomas

**** ********* ******, *.*. ● Washington, D.C. 20012

Home-(202/882-4045) Cell-(202/468-7303)

SUMMARY:

I have over 15 years of experience as a Paralegal in both a law firm and corporate environment. I am capable of maximizing performance under extreme pressure and change. My proven leadership abilities have made it possible for me to manage a team and effectively meet expectations of a demanding group with many professional approaches to finalizing a product. I am proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications; LEXIS, PACER, as well as many other network programs.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

CapitalSource Finance LLC

5404 Wisconsin Avenue, Second Floor, Chevy Chase, MD November 2003 – Present

Senior Paralegal: Structured Finance. Responsible for the conduct of commercial real estate and rediscount loans for the Structured Finance Business group. Additional responsibilities include: review and summarization of due diligence documents, including background searches, title history and property-related studies (i.e., environmental and appraisal reports); review and mark-up of loan documents in connection with multi-family loans; shepard documents through the closing process; post-closing follow-up and management of all loan tracking databases and document exception reports. Also, involved with the Mergers and Acquisitions team in all aspects of the acquisitions operation, which responsibilities include among other things, the physical transfer of loan files (travel required). Additionally, I am responsible for the management of the department’s administrative assignments and workflow chart for an administrative assistant and legal clerk.

Troutman Sanders LLP

1660 International Dr., No. 600, McLean, VA September 1998 – October 2003

Paralegal: Commercial Real Estate, Lending and Structured Finance. Responsibilities included: review of loan commitment in preparation of closing checklist and due diligence, review transaction documents, procurement and review of lien searches, preparation and process of certain recordation documents, and preparation of loan closing statements. Also responsible for all post-closing related matters, which included the creation of a post-closing tickler system, collection of post-closing items, telephone calls and written communication to closing agents to members of a working group, closing binder preparation and update of same. Research responsibilities included internet research and research in legal publications for evidence of public documents, status of entities and Patent and Trademark filings.

Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.

1751 Pinnacle Dr., No. 500, McLean, VA July 1995 – September 1998

Paralegal: Commercial Real Estate, Lending and Structured Finance. Responsibilities included: review of loan commitment in preparation of closing checklist and due diligence, compilation of transaction documentation and preparation of systematic file, procurement and review of lien searches, prepared and handled recordation of certain documents, minimal review of title and survey in connection with compliance to transaction requirements; post-closing responsibilities for all lending transactions, which included: creation of a tickler system for all closing transactions, develop client relationship and contact with members in working group regarding procurement of post-closing items and status reports; other post-closing responsibilities included binder preparation and update of same.

EDUCATION:

Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, VA Legal Studies 1999

Ulster County Community College, Stone Ridge, NY Business Management 1983-1984

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