Chrystina Pacchini

St. Charles,Missouri

Summary

Professional coordinator skilled in managing end-to-end closing activities for real estate transactions. Proven ability to streamline processes and maintain compliance with legal standards. Knowledgeable paralegal with solid background in legal support and document management. Demonstrated success in assisting attorneys with research, drafting, and case preparation. Proven ability to manage caseloads and maintain confidentiality while compiling comprehensive legal documentation.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

REO Closer / DIL Legal Assistant

KML Law Group, P.C.

Philadelphia, PA (Remote)

08.2022 - Current

Worked on and closed 350+ properties
Verified accuracy of closing documents to ensure compliance with each client’s specified requirements
Reviewed title to confirm there were no impediments that would delay closing
Completed status reports for multiple clients regarding the status of their inventory
Prepared files for disbursement by preparing check requests, composing payment letters to accompany checks, and sending necessary wire information to accounting
Collaborated with lenders, agents, and legal professionals to resolve transactional and title issues.
Balanced HUD statements with outgoing disbursement requests and lender’s figures
Performed post-closing activities such as recording deeds, ordering final title policies, and balancing the ledger
Managed a pipeline of prospects, maintaining consistent follow-ups to ensure timely closings.

Real Estate Paralegal

Finn Law, LTD.

South Barrington, IL

01.2022 - 08.2022

Answered and direct phone calls, taking detailed messages when necessary
Facilitated and maintain correspondence between clients, attorneys, lenders, and real estate agents
Ordered and delivered all necessary documents for closing such as: title commitments, Homeowners Association Documents, surveys, well and septic, payoffs, and other closing documents
Prepared Attorney Review Letters, Home Inspections Requests, Responses, and Addendums
Discussed Attorney Review correspondence with clients and prepared appropriate responses
Drafted Closing Documents such as Bill of Sale, Warranty Deeds, Power of Attorneys, Disclosure Statements, etc.
Prepared Seller’s figures and maintained consistent correspondence with Title Company to ensure smooth closings
Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on closing.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Castlebrook Law, P.C.

West Dundee, IL

05.2020 - 12.2021

Answered phones in a professional manner, providing answers when possible and transferring calls or taking messages when needed
Served as a liaison between attorneys and clients, which included managing high email and call volume on a daily basis
Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
Clearly and quickly communicated with Judges, opposing counsels, and clients
Maintained a calendar for filing deadlines, conference calls, meetings, depositions, and court hearings
Entered firm billing into QuickBooks and prepared monthly billing statements
Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy of information.
Trained junior paralegals on firm procedures, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge transfer.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science with Legal Emphasis; Paralegal Certificate

University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin

12-2019

Associates of Arts -

Elgin Community College

Elgin, Illinois

08-2017

Skills

Strong verbal and communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Problem solving and analysis
Critical thinking and research skills
File and Case management
Relationship management

Time management abilities
Document drafting
Office administration
Calendar management
Attorney support

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