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- 1. DARECIA A. ARIF 1536 S. MANNHEIM, UNIT 2N WESTCHESTER, ILLINOIS 60154 312-560-8140 darecia1965@gmail.com dareciaj@yahoo.com EDUCATION: ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois Lawyers Assistant Program, ABA-Approved Paralegal Certificate, 1996 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice & Social Work, 1988 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: SEARS HOLDINGS CORPORATION, Hoffman Estates, IL Senior Paralegal, June 2014 to Present Provide support to Attorneys, Managers, and Supervisor with various projects. Negotiate and draft sophisticated lease agreements, lease amendments, letters of intent, REA amendments, escrow agreements, easements, consent letters and other relevant real estate legal documents. Assisted with Closings, reviewed real estate contracts, and prepared closing documents. Reviewed survey, cleared title, reviewed and analyzed contracts, leases, and other legal documents relating to the transaction and REIT transactions. Review, analyze, and effectively summarize lease provisions, REA documents and other real estate agreements. Work closely with business clients throughout stages of transaction. Identify and assess risk to the company, recommend course of action and develop solutions. Interface with business units and cross-functional teams within Sears. Supervise and interface with outside law firms and business units within Sears. SAC WIRELESS, Schaumburg, IL, (CONTRACT POSITION) Site Acquisition Specialist Contractor (Leasing), June 2012 to October 2013 Provide support to Managers, Supervisor, and Senior Project Specialists with various duties including assist with lease review, negotiation, drafting, and amendments; collocation applications; re- approvals; and notices to proceed (NTPs). Review and analyze Contracts, Leases, Title Reports, Surveys/Site Plans/drawings, and Deeds for leasing requirements to upgrade LTE and SPEC-OPS equipment for over 80 sites, Rooftops, Towers, and Utility-Transmission Towers. Interact with Landlords, attorneys, and clients. Prepare lease objectives; present terms; examine proposals; explore options; conclude agreements; negotiate with other telecommunication carrier regarding lease agreements and collocation antenna sites. Obtain permits by researching requirements; gathering information; completing zoning and land use applications; obtaining and providing information to municipalities and agencies; verifying land entitlements; preparing information packets; and providing guidelines to zoning officials for land use ordinance revisions. MCDONALDS, Oakbrook IL, (CONTRACT POSITION) Real Estate Legal Assistant (Leasing Paralegal), April 2012 to May 2012
- 2. Reviewed existing files, surveys, site plans and recorded documents for anything which would hinder, prohibit, or interfere with the remodeling or rebuilding of the existing store based upon proposed plans. Drafted agreements, amendments, and basic commercial real estate documents and correspondence. Interacted with client and third parties by telephone, e-mail, and correspondence. CHASE BANK, Chicago, IL, (CONTRACT POSITION) Paralegal Research Specialist II, January 2012 to April 2012 Analyzed investment documents. Created document packages for signature. Communicated with Clients and negotiated contracts. ARNSTEIN & LEHR, LLP, Chicago, IL, (CONTRACT POSITION) Real Estate Paralegal, February 2011 to May 2011 Assisted with Closings, reviewed real estate contracts, and prepared closing documents. Reviewed survey, cleared title, reviewed and analyzed contracts, leases, and other legal documents relating to the transaction. Prepared various documents relating to real estate transactions which included deeds, bills of sale, Affidavits of Title, closing statements, and Escrow Instructions. Recorded deeds in various counties and states. Prepared transfer tax forms, zoning requests, correspondence, and tax forms. LAW OFFICE OF CHRISTOPHER A. WEINUM & RICHARDSON & MACKOFF, Chicago, IL Part Time Real Estate and Litigation Paralegal, July 2009 to February 2011 Assisted with Closings, reviewed contracts, and prepared closing documents. Drafted and edited Notice of Motions and Motions. Prepared Complaints, Summons, Wage Deduction Affidavits, Subpoenas, and Verification Letters. Filed Complaints, Summons, and Affidavits in all Illinois counties for Small Claims, Chancery Division, Law Division, and Federal Courts. Requested medical records and other documents pertinent to each case. Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, files, and other supporting documents. Interacted with clients and attorneys, and assisted with collections. PORTER LAW NETWORK, Chicago, IL Part Time Litigation/Bankruptcy Paralegal, January 2010 to October 2010 Prepared correspondence, Summons, Automatic Stays, and various Bankruptcy documents. Prepared and filed Complaints, Summons, Subpoenas, Wage Deduction Affidavits, Warranty Deeds, Notice of Motions, and Motions in various Municipalities and Federal Courts. Communicated and interacted with clients and opposing attorneys, and assisted with collection matters. MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP, Chicago, IL Real Estate Paralegal, July 2007 to February 2009 Prepared for, assisted with, and attended real estate closings. Prepared real estate contracts, amendments, assignments, and addendums. Reviewed due diligence projects. Reviewed contracts and leases, prepared closing documents, escrow agreements, loan documents, and checklists for residential and commercial real estate transactions. Reviewed and abstracted title, title documents, and surveys; resolved title and survey issues; and cleared title.
- 3. Assisted with estate planning matters; prepared trust agreements; prepared and recorded deeds; transferred properties into new trust nationwide, and opened new trust at various banks. Ordered and summarized UCC searches and filings, and recorded releases in various counties and states. Maintained corporate minute books and prepared documentation for corporate annual reports. Ordered utility letters and prepared notice letters. Coordinated execution of closing documents between parties; attended closing transactions; and worked directly with Clients, Lenders, Title Companies, and Attorneys. Ordered and reviewed property tax history and tax redemptions; prepared tax exemptions and various tax forms. Prepared transfer tax forms, zoning requests, correspondence, and tax forms. NEAL GERBER & EISENBERG, Chicago, IL Real Estate Paralegal, 1996-2007 Managed and Supervised University Village Project. Completed over eight hundred (800) closings for South Campus Development Team (UNIVERSITY VILLAGE). Completed over twenty five closings (25) for Revere Community Housing Development (COMER), low income housing. Coordinated execution of closing documents between parties; attended closing transactions; worked directly with Clients, Lenders, Title Companies, and Attorneys. Reviewed contracts, prepared closing documents, loan documents, and closing checklists for residential and commercial real estate transactions. Negotiated with buyers and clients to resolve disputes. Informed attorneys of new contracts, closing schedules, and other ongoing matters. Prepared contracts, amendments, assignments and addendums; prepared transfer tax forms, zoning requests, and correspondence. Obtained Residential License, Business License, Developer License, and Renewals for various projects. Researched and summarized statutes pertaining to business licenses and operations. Reviewed and abstracted title, title documents, and surveys; resolved title and survey issues; and reviewed due diligence projects. Ordered and summarized UCC searches and filings and recorded releases. Maintained corporate minute books, prepared documentation for corporate annual reports, and prepared minutes and by-laws. Organized and assisted in turn over meetings to Unit Owners. Ordered utility letters and prepared notice letters. Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, files, and other supporting documents. VOLUNTEER: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children, 2007 to 2010 Prepared Case Reports. Visited and interacted with Foster Parents and Foster Children. Interacted with GAL, States Attorney, and Social Workers. Attended Court and presented status report to Judge on the children placed in foster homes. SKILLS: Notary Public, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Work Share Compare Write, Word Perfect, Lotus Notes, ACT, Excel, Lease-net, Clear-vision, Sprint Siterra, T-360, Livelink, CTAdvantage.