Keisha Gaither-Griszell
119-23 192nd Street
St. Albans, New York 11412
(718) 926-3927
Gaigrisz123@aol.com
EXPERIENCE:
Real Estate Paralegal ` (8/2018-4/2021)
SEIDEN & SCHEIN, P.C., New York, NY
Assisted attorneys in connection with the representation of sponsors for the closing of title for cooperative and condominium units:
- Coordinated and conducted closings
- Prepared transfer documents including, deeds, stock certificates, proprietary leases, unit power of attorneys, title affidavits and ACRIS
- Prepared closing statements and ancillary statements
- Reviewed title reports and lien searches and provided clearance documents to title companies
- Prepared releases, splitter and assignment documents for Sponsor’s construction loans
- Prepared and negotiated purchase agreements, reviewed and responded to attorney comments
- Maintained schedule of sales for sponsor's weekly review
- Communicated with buyers’ attorneys, title agencies and management companies to facilitate closings
- Prepared offering plan amendment packages to be submitted to the Office of Attorney General
Real Estate and Corporate Paralegal (11/2013-7/2018)
ROBINSON BROG LEINWAND GREENE GENOVESE & GLUCK P.C., New York, NY
- Coordinated and conducted closings for cooperative and condominium units
- Created and maintained closing checklist
- Reviewed lien searches and title reports, assisted with the clearing of exceptions from the title reports
- Maintained corporate books; read cooperative board minutes for various buildings and prepared reports
- Prepared transfer documents; including stock certificates, stock powers, lost stock certificates, letter of indemnifications, title affidavits, ACRIS and UCC documents
- Researched NYC municipalities websites for violations, ECB’s and liens; represented clients at ECB hearings and went to county courts to research and copy records
- Prepared and reviewed contracts, prepared closing statements for binders
- Abstracted leases and prepared lease extensions and modifications
- Prepared corporate documents including Articles of Organization, Certificates of Formation and Dissolution Documents and filed with the Secretary of State
- Prepared Operating Agreements
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Paralegal - Contract Position (12/2012-3/2013)
SEYFARTH SHAW LLP, New York, NY
- Assisted in the preparation of loan and ancillary documents for commercial transactions
- Abstracted leases
- Attended closings representing the payoff lender and assisted attorneys with in-house loan closings
- Prepared transfer documents for cooperative apartment transactions
- Prepared ACRIS documents and Deeds
- Prepared closing binders
Loan Closer - Contract Position (5/2009-5/2010)
JP MORGAN CHASE, GARDEN CITY, NY
- Prepared closing documents for residential purchases, modification and refinances including, HARP, HAMP and VA loans
- Performed review of loan conditions to ensure loans were in compliance with banking regulations
- Reviewed closing documents for accuracy
- Reviewed HUD-1 documents for compliance with program guidelines
Residential Real Estate/Corporate Paralegal/Office Manager (4/2004-10/2008)
FRANTZ METELLUS, PC, BROOKLYN, NY
- Coordinated and conducted loan closings for cooperative and condominium apartments, single and multi-family dwellings representing sellers, buyers and lenders
- Prepared contracts of sale, deeds and transfer documents
- Ordered home inspections and appraisals
- Ordered and reviewed title reports, assisted with providing clearance documents to clear exceptions from title reports and prepared settlement statements
- Handled all post-closing matters
- Prepared corporate documents for the formation of companies and ensured filing with the Secretary of state
- Managed all office matters; responsible for account receivables, office inventory, staff scheduling and assignments
Residential/REO Closing Paralegal (8/2001-12/2003)
ROSICKI AND ROSICKI AND ASSOCIATES, PC, CARLE PLACE, NY
BERKMAN, HENOCH, PETERSON AND PEDDY, PC GARDEN CITY, NY
- Coordinated residential loan closings from clearing title and survey issues, verified that all
Supporting documents were provided, prepared closing packages and scheduled closings
- Ensured all lender’s conditions were met prior to closing
- Prepared loan documents, UCCs and settlement documents for closing
- Cleared title issues ranging from outstanding judgments, deed transfers to proper naming and service
- Prepared contracts, deeds, Consolidation Extension Modification Agreements
- Researched outstanding taxes and municipal charges with various Counties in New York State
- Acted as liaison between clients, attorneys and title companies
- Performed post-closing reviews
- Reviewed foreclosure documents
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal - Contract Position (12/2000- 6/2001)
PROSKAUER ROSE LLP, NEW YORK, NY
- Assisted Attorneys with high volume commercial closings
- Abstracted leases, surveys and title policies
- Prepared leasing documents, tax forms and various documents associated with transaction
- Assisted attorneys during closing to ensure all documents were executed and prepared for
recording
Title Claims Paralegal (1/1998-12/2000)
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE CO., NEW YORK, NY
- Reviewed title insurance claims
- Investigated the validity of claims through examination of title commitment, final policy and other supporting loan documents
- Upon assessment of the claim, appropriate measures were taken to remove any title objections
- Issued go ahead and indemnification letters for foreclosure transactions
- Acquired satisfactions and discharges for various types of liens and ensured recordings
- Negotiated settlements with prior lien holders
EDUCATION:
YORK COLLEGE, NEW YORK, NY. 1997. Paralegal Certificate
HUNTER COLLEGE, NEW YORK, NY. 1990. Bachelor of Arts, Communications/and Fine Arts
