Edythe Flora

Detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal with 20+ years of experience supporting attorneys in residential and commercial transactions. Expertise in title review, closing coordination, and complex document preparation. Proven ability to manage high-volume caseloads, resolve title issues, and ensure compliance with state and local regulations while meeting strict deadlines.

Real Estate Paralegal - Brody Wilkinson PC - Fairfield, CT

(2025-03)

• Manage residential and commercial transactions from contract through closing
• Draft and review deeds, mortgages, affidavits, and settlement documents
• Coordinate closings with clients, lenders, and real estate professionals
• Review title searches and resolve defects
• Prepare closing packages and record documents
• Support trust and estate-related real estate matters

Real Estate Paralegal - DePanfilis & Vallerie - Norwalk, CT

(2021-03 - 2025-03)

• Handled full lifecycle of residential and commercial closings
• Prepared contracts, loan documents, and closing binders
• Reviewed title reports and issued title policies
• Communicated with all parties to ensure smooth transactions
• Managed entity formation and trust account reconciliation

Freelance Real Estate Paralegal - Self-Employed - Shelton, CT

(2017-07 - 2021-03)

• Provided remote support to attorneys managing real estate transactions
• Prepared complete files and closing binders from start to finish

Paralegal (Commercial Real Estate) - Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC - Greenwich, CT

(2016-06 - 2017-07)

• Supported franchise lending and multi-entity commercial transactions
• Coordinated due diligence and construction funding documentation
• Worked with out-of-state counsel and franchisors

Real Estate Paralegal - Q & R Associates, LLC - Fairfield, CT

(2012-01 - 2017-06)

• Managed residential and commercial transactions end-to-end
• Drafted leases, easements, SNDAs, estoppels, and contracts
• Acted as point person for commercial lending transactions

Paralegal (Temporary) - Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara - Greenwich, CT

(2010-06 - 2012-01)

• Assisted with full-cycle residential and commercial transactions

Senior Paralegal - Law Office of Ellen L.F. Strauss - Weston, CT

(1992-09 - 2009-09)

• Managed family law, civil litigation, personal injury, and estate matters
• Drafted legal documents and handled discovery
• Maintained client communication and court scheduling

Paralegal / Office Manager - Mellick & Sexton - New Canaan, CT

(2002-09 - 2009-08)

• Oversaw all real estate matters, including closings and title work
• Managed condominium developments and zoning matters

Associate Degree - Business Management - Post University

Paralegal Certificate - Katherine Gibbs School