Melanie Thomas
About Melanie Thomas
Melanie Thomas is a Legal Assistant at Protective Life in Birmingham, Alabama, where she has worked since 2015. She has extensive experience in loan compliance and coordination, having previously held roles in various organizations, including as a Senior Secretary and a Medical Staff Specialist.
Work at Protective Life
Melanie Thomas has been employed at Protective Life as a Legal Assistant since 2015. In this role, she has developed skills in reviewing and analyzing due diligence items for compliance with loan commitments. She coordinates with multiple parties, including mortgage bankers, borrowers, and attorneys, to facilitate smooth loan closings. Her responsibilities also include preparing amortization schedules and drafting new loan setups for in-house attorneys. Prior to her current position, she served as a Senior Secretary in the Investments and Mortgage Loans department from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Melanie Thomas attended Minor High School from 1984 to 1987. Her educational background has contributed to her extensive experience in the legal and financial sectors. She has developed expertise in managing loan files, ensuring compliance, and providing detailed notes for attorney review. Her proficiency in coordinating with various stakeholders and maintaining accurate loan servicing records highlights her capabilities in the legal assistant role.
Background
Melanie Thomas has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles prior to her current position at Protective Life. She was a Medical Staff Specialist at Brookwood Medical Center from 1995 to 1997 and later served as a Remote Quality Analyst at Virginia College from 2004 to 2012. Additionally, she worked as an Office Assistant at RE/MAX from 2012 to 2014. This range of experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of administrative and legal processes.
Professional Skills
Melanie Thomas possesses a range of professional skills relevant to her role as a Legal Assistant. She is skilled in reviewing and analyzing compliance items, preparing amortization schedules, and managing permanent loan files. Her experience includes regular communication with both in-house and outside loan servicers to ensure accurate loan servicing. These skills reflect her ability to support legal and financial operations effectively.