Edythe Flora
Real Estate Paralegal
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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.
Experience
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
Education
Associate Degree - Business Management - Post University
Paralegal Certificate - Katherine Gibbs School
