Ashley Kennedy
Somerset
Summary
Real estate professional with solid foundation in legal support for real estate transactions. Known for meticulous attention to detail in document management and effective communication with clients. Focused on collaborative efforts and adaptable to evolving legal needs, ensuring seamless transaction processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL
HALLORAN, LUKOFF, SMITH & TIERNEY, P.C.
07.2015 - Current
- Management of multiple commercial and residential files from beginning to end of the closing process;
- Review of real estate and vessel abstracts and attention to title defects;
- Preparation of title commitments and title policies;
- Conducted due diligence on real estate transactions, including research within the Registry of Deeds for Massachusetts and Rhode Island;
- Preparation of loan documentation, requesting insurance, loan payoffs, and final utility billing;
- Working with Lenders to prepare Closing Disclosures with respect to residential loans and drafting closing statements for commercial loans;
- Electronic recording with Simplifile; preparation and filing of documents with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Rhode Island Secretary of State with respect to corporate and UCC matters;
- Correspondence with all parties associated to ensure a timely closing.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
MACKIE & REILLY
09.2009 - 07.2015
- Assisted managing partner with residential real estate closings;
- Review of title abstracts, document preparation, HUD settlement statements; correspondence with lenders, requesting miscellaneous closing items;
- Assisted in the preparation of legal documents including but not limited to affidavits, briefs, pleadings and other legal correspondence and the electronic filing of the same;
- Assisted in the preparation of Living Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney;
- Maintained and reconciled multiple bank accounts.
Education
BS - Paralegal Studies
ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY
01.2016
AS - Legal Administrative Assistant
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RI
01.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Title insurance software proficiency
- Electronic filing systems
- Customer service excellence
- Attention to detail
- File management
Timeline
REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL
HALLORAN, LUKOFF, SMITH & TIERNEY, P.C.
07.2015 - Current
LEGAL ASSISTANT
MACKIE & REILLY
09.2009 - 07.2015
AS - Legal Administrative Assistant
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RI
BS - Paralegal Studies
ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY
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