1. Malgorzata “Gosia” Graves
79 Forest Lake Dr., Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 337-2120 Malgola6969@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal or Office Assistant
HIGHLIGHTS & QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 15 years of experience as a real estate assistant/paralegal
• Substantial experience in post-closing;
• Prepared final title opinions; followed up until all requirements were met
• Accomplished excellent organizational skills, independence in carrying tasks while team oriented
• Developed advanced understanding of Windows, SoftPro, Practice Master, Tabs, NetDocs
• Provided outstanding customer service
• Facilitated real estate closing process support for team members
• Audited trust account for outstanding checks
• Accelerated in excellent record keeping skills; attention to details
• Cross-trained in all stages of real estate process
• Conducted record search
• Notary Public Certificate
EXPERIENCE
Legal Assistant – McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. – Law Firm – 12/2006 – 4/2015
• Conducted and specialized in post-closing process for the Real Estate team
• Designed clear and concise final title opinion form using Soft-Pro and Word
• Followed up on full completion of title commitment requirements
• Researched real estate records, liens, documents, taxes, mapping, HOA dues
• Cross-trained in all stages of real estate process to provide support to team members
• Developed more efficient post-closing forms; mail-merge letters and file management procedures
• Prepared legal descriptions, documents, lender packages for closings
• Facilitated basic title search
• Provided excellent Customer Service to clients, realtors, lenders’ representatives
• Maintained calendars, scheduled appointments, prepared billing statements
• Handled filing and recording of documents
• Scanned files for electronic record keeping
HOA Board Member Architectural Chair-Forest Lake Owners Association Inc. 09/2012 – present
• Chair and Provide Architectural reviews and approvals for homeowners
• Present constructive opinions to resolve budget issues
• Assist in payment for HOA services
• Provide support to fellow Board Members
• Research and explain HOA Restrictive Covenants to homeowners
Practice Manager – Graves Anesthesia Services Inc. – 03/2002 – 4/2010
• Self-employed. Planned, directed, coordinated and managed solo anesthesia medical practice
• Prepared credentialing packages for medical institutions; Negotiated employment contracts
• Facilitated malpractice insurance applications and renewals; Updated owner’s documentation
• Kept records for employment history; scheduled continuing education programs
• Basic accounting skills – QuickBooks
• Maintained calendars, scheduled appointments, prepared billing statements

2. Legal Assistant – Cartner & Cartner, Law Office – 04/2006 – 10/2006
• Assisted as a real estate paralegal and performed closing and post-closing duties
• Conducted record search to assist with the real estate closing process
• Facilitated paralegal duties specific for all stages of real estate process
• Prepared legal descriptions, documents, lender packages for closings
• Provided excellent Customer Service to clients, realtors, lenders’ representatives
• Maintained calendars, scheduled appointments, prepared billing statements
• Handled filing and recording of documents
• Scanned files for electronic record keeping
Legal Assistant – McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. – Law Firm – 06/2001 – 01/2002
• Assisted as a real estate paralegal
• Conducted record search to assist with the real estate closing process
• Facilitated paralegal duties specific for all stages of real estate process
• Prepared legal descriptions, documents, lender packages for closings
• Provided excellent Customer Service to clients, realtors, lenders’ representatives
• Maintained calendars, scheduled appointments, prepared billing statements
• Handled filing and recording of documents
• Provided excellent secretarial assistance, customer service and file management
Legal Assistant – Cartner & Cartner, Law Office - 01/2000 – 06/2001
• Assisted as a real estate paralegal and specialized in post-closing
• Conducted record search to assist with the real estate closing process
• Facilitated paralegal duties specific for all stages of real estate process
• Provided excellent secretarial assistance, customer service and file management
• Maintained calendars, scheduled appointments, prepared billing statements
• Handled filing and recording of documents
Legal Assistant – William C. Morris, III, Law Office - 12/1998-09/1999
• Assisted as a paralegal for Wills, Trusts and Estates law practice
• Prepared deeds and various transfer documents into the client’s trust
• Assembled Wills Trusts and Estate Note Book for each client
• Provided excellent secretarial assistance, customer service and file management
EDUCATION
University of Lodz, Poland - School of Law 1991-1996 Masters of Law, Graduated with Honors.
Cecil’s College, Asheville, North Carolina - Paralegal Studies – 1998, Dean’s List.
Dean’s List – Cecil’s College – 1998.
Sczaniecka High School, Lodz, Poland 1987-1991 Honor Student.
AWARDS AND HONORS
HEROISM Award - Boy Scouts of America, National Court of Honor - 1998
Outstanding Young Women of America - 1997
WoodBadge Leadership Course – Boy Scouts of America - 2001
Fluent in Polish language and basic knowledge of Russian
Letters of reference and Polish Law School Diploma provided upon request.