Jolanta Cisowski
Commercial And Residential Real Estate Paralegal
Lake Zurich
Summary
An innovative and result-driven professional with over ten years of combined experience in the legal field.
Energetic and highly organized with strong analytical skills and keen eye for detail. Possesses understanding of real estate transactions and legal documentation, proficient in drafting legal documents and conducting due diligence. Capable of contributing to successful outcomes in commercial real estate projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal – Transactions
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Draft and negotiate confidentiality agreements in connection with new hotel management agreements, franchise agreements, hotel acquisitions and sales, and other transactions with Hyatt as a provider and receiver of confidential information.
- Assist attorneys with hotel sales and acquisitions, and in particular, gather property related information for due diligence investigations.
- Communicate with third-party vendors (e.g. title companies, environmental reports companies, survey companies).
- Initial draft of commercial contracts, including hotel management agreements, technical services agreements, vendor agreements and amendments related thereto.
- New Owner due diligence.
- Work with outside counsel on construction contracts for Hyatt- owned hotels, third party- owned hotels, and joint venture hotel project.
- Review formal notices from owners and third parties to the General Counsel notice email and distribute responsibilities within the department and proper file of such notices.
- Update legal database summaries of key legal documents.
- Prepare and organize closing binders.
- Manage data rooms and matter files.
- Manage post-closing tasks, such as ensuring all necessary recordings are completed and tracking post closing obligations.
- Maintain checklists, and similar lists of ongoing matters; maintain forms and clause database for legal team.
- Optimized the process of lease negotiations through advanced document management solutions.
- Established clear communication channels for legal teams and stakeholders regarding transaction updates.
- Coordinated due diligence activities, reviewed title exceptions.
- Developed a systematic approach for monitoring deadlines, ensuring timely task completion.
- Drafted detailed lease summaries for quick access during negotiations and tenancy issues.
Quality Assurance Analyst II
Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Perform comprehensive mortgage servicing quality assurance audits on departmental files and processes to ensure compliance with organizational standards, investor/insurer guidelines, and applicable regulations.
- Analyze findings for trends.
- Prepare and present reports as well as make recommendations for appropriate corrective actions.
- Actively participate in identifying root cause and process improvements opportunities within the department.
- Use available technology-based tools, as well as audits software development to perform data analysis and ensure data integrity.
- Perform research, data analysis, and make recommendations regarding audit issues.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of regulatory guidelines and mortgage processes.
- Mentored and coached team members on QA topics and strategies.
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork.
- Ensured adherence to industry regulations while overseeing the QA process effectively.
- Reduced number of customer-reported issues by establishing preemptive testing strategy that targeted common failure points.
Quality Assurance Analyst I
Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Perform quality mortgage servicing assurance audits on departmental files and processes to ensure compliance with organizational standards and applicable regulations.
- Assist in planning, testing, and reporting phases of departmental quality initiatives.
- Review and prepare quality assurance reports as assigned according to specified frequencies.
- Maintain and update working papers with regard to regulatory and procedural changes.
Bankruptcy Specialist II
Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Maintain servicing on a portfolio of 400-500 loans a month, while borrowers are in active Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies.
- Maintain and monitor Bankruptcy Court dockets and deadlines using PACER.
- Coordinate necessary actions between bankruptcy attorneys, clients, borrowers and other departments to ensure proper time frames and compliance with all Federal bankruptcy rules and regulations.
- Refer delinquent loans to outside counsel for Motion for Relief.
- Assist counsels with preparation and review bankruptcy pleadings.
- This includes documents such as Motions for Relief, Proofs of Claim, Objections to Plan, Reaffirmation Agreements and Transfer of Claims.
- Complete in a proper time frame multiple daily tasks, monthly reports, emails, and intercoms.
Education
Licensed Real Estate Agent -
01.2004 - 01.2008
Associates Degree - Paralegal Studies
Harper College
Palatine, IL 08.2000 - 05.2002
Master of Laws - undefined
Maria Sklodowski University
10.1994 - 03.1999
Skills
Legal document preparation
Property research
Real estate closings management
Commercial transactions
Due diligence coordination
Mortgage documentation
Timeline
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal – Transactions
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
10.2023 - 10.2024
Quality Assurance Analyst II
Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.
05.2021 - 09.2023
Quality Assurance Analyst I
Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.
05.2019 - 05.2021
Bankruptcy Specialist II
Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.
10.2016 - 05.2019
Licensed Real Estate Agent -
01.2004 - 01.2008
Associates Degree - Paralegal Studies
Harper College
08.2000 - 05.2002
Master of Laws - undefined
Maria Sklodowski University
10.1994 - 03.1999
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