Nichole Oliver

Manage and draft contracts for real estate, commercial real estate, corporate transactions, as well as trusts and estates matters. Administer all phases of transactions, from contract preparation through closing and post-closing activities, ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and procedural requirements. Utilizing strong knowledge of real estate law and estate administration, I coordinate effectively with clients, attorneys, escrow agents, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth and successful closings.

Additionally, I maintain and organize legal documents using document management systems to support efficient case management.

Real Estate Paralegal - THE BAROCAS LAW FIRM LLC - RIVERSIDE, CT

(2025-04)

Manage and draft contracts for real estate, commercial real estate, corporate transactions, as well as trusts and estates matters. Administer all phases of transactions, from contract preparation through closing and post-closing activities, ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and procedural requirements. Utilizing strong knowledge of real estate law and estate administration, I coordinate effectively with clients, attorneys, escrow agents, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth and successful closings.

Additionally, I maintain and organize legal documents using document management systems to support efficient case management.

• Reviewing and drafting contracts for real estate purchases and sales, ensuring clarity, compliance, and protection of client interests.
• Drafting and executing title search policies.
• Conducting thorough title searches to verify property ownership and identify liens.
• Obtaining escrow letters from sellers and drafting escrow agreements for buyer’s attorneys to ensure proper handling of funds and conditions.
• Preparing closing documents including settlement statements, title policies, Schedule A and Schedule B forms, OP-236 tax forms, and distributing these to relevant parties.
• Ordering payoff statements such as water bills, sewer bills, and fuel readings to confirm outstanding obligations on the property.
• Drafting sale documents and contracts for sale and purchase and sending contracts to the seller’s attorney for review and execution.
• Drafting and managing wires and checks for financial transactions through programs like Xero, and filing 1099 Forms with Trust Link for tax reporting.
• Preparing state planning documents, corporate documents, and LLC organizational documents related to the property transaction or ownership structure.
• Conducting legal research on property laws, zoning regulations, and performing property lien searches to identify potential risks or compliance issues.
• Answering client inquiries, explaining legal procedures, and assisting in managing escrow accounts to facilitate smooth communication and transaction progress.

Paralegal/Legal Administrative Assistant - SCHAFLER & CAMERA, ESQ. - SHELTON, CT

(2024-01 - 2025-04)

Organized, diligent, ability to multitask in various departments and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Answering telephones and providing administrative support to the lawyers and office staff. Assisting clients with accounting and billing. Coordinating appointments with hospitals: which include handling correspondence and logistics when necessary.

• Frequent contact with clients, physicians’ offices, and other attorneys
• Draft, proofread, file and handle legal documents such as authorizations, court documents, consent forms, medical forms, housing department forms, and DSS forms
• Screen, direct, and prioritize incoming calls and emails to lawyers
• Translate from English to Spanish and vice versa for Spanish speaking clients
• Always maintain strict confidentiality among clients and other facilities
• Assist clients with social security documents, as well as banking information/budgets and transfer funds to their accounts

Sales Associate - LOVESHACK FANCY BOUTIQUE - GREENWICH, CT

(2023-08 - 2023-12)

• Assisted customers throughout the buying process
• Greeted customers when they entered the store
• Helped customers find specific products and rang up customer purchases on the POS register
• Provided resolutions with any purchasing issues

Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology & Human Resource Management - SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY (2023-05)