SEASON BATTS
Wilmington
Summary
Real Estate Paralegal and Mortgage Loan Closing Specialist with 20+ years of experience supporting residential real estate transactions and mortgage closing operations. Skilled in title review, closing coordination, loan documentation, and regulatory compliance within high-volume closing environments. Advanced user of SoftPro Select and Encompass, with proven ability to coordinate attorneys, lenders, real estate agents, and clients through successful closings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Real Estate Paralegal / Office Manager
Cline Donaldson Law Firm
Wilmington
04.2022 - 01.2026
- Manage end-to-end coordination of residential real estate transactions guiding buyers, sellers, lenders, and agents through closing.
- Conduct title reviews and prepare legal documents including deeds, closing disclosures, and tax certifications.
- Prepare and balance Closing Disclosures (CDs) and HUD statements for attorney review.
- Coordinate in-office and mobile notary closings ensuring compliance with North Carolina real estate regulations.
- Manage post-closing recording, disbursement, and trust account deposits.
- Serve as the primary contact for a prominent local builder ensuring timely closings.
Real Estate Paralegal
Law Office of Jeffrey W. Porter, P.C.
Wilmington
08.2017 - 03.2022
- Supported high-volume residential closings across New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties.
- Prepared preliminary title opinions, deeds, and power of attorney.
- Conducted title research using GIS reports, appraisal data, and tax records.
- Managed electronic recording, lien payoffs, and post-closing wire transfers.
- Maintained trust account deposits and strong relationships with real estate agents and referral partners.
Mortgage Loan Closing Specialist
Alpha Mortgage Corporation
Wilmington
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed loan file setup and verified documentation for residential mortgage closings.
- Prepared Closing Disclosures (CDs) and HUD-1 statements in compliance with TILA-RESPA regulations.
- Conducted document review and funding approval prior to closing disbursement to ensure loan accuracy and compliance.
- Verified calculations and closing figures to ensure balanced and compliant transactions.
- Completed post-closing review and documentation verification.
Education
Residential Design -
The Art Institute of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 03.2003 - 12.2004
Paralegal Studies -
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC 01.1998 - 04.2000
Skills
- Real Estate Closings
- Title Review
- Closing Disclosure (CD) Preparation
- HUD-1 Statements
- Deeds
- Title Opinions
- Recording
- Disbursement
- Post-Closing
- Loan File Preparation
- Mortgage Payoff Processing
- HOA Documentation
- Lender Communication
- TILA-RESPA Compliance
- Trust Account Management
- Wire Transfers
- Client Relations
- Multi-File Transaction Coordination
- SoftPro Select
- Encompass
Timeline
Real Estate Paralegal / Office Manager
Cline Donaldson Law Firm
04.2022 - 01.2026
Real Estate Paralegal
Law Office of Jeffrey W. Porter, P.C.
08.2017 - 03.2022
Mortgage Loan Closing Specialist
Alpha Mortgage Corporation
09.2015 - 07.2017
Residential Design -
The Art Institute of Charlotte
03.2003 - 12.2004
Paralegal Studies -
Central Piedmont Community College
01.1998 - 04.2000