Paralegal

The Company Friedman Vartolo LLP is a fast-growing, New York-based law firm specializing in real estate and default services, with over 300 employees providing top-tier legal services to our clients in seven states. While our legal expertise sets us apart, it's our mindset that drives us forward. We bring a fresh, fast-paced energy that drives our momentum and shapes how we approach every challenge. We are a company that chooses to dig deeper, solving problems at the root instead of settling for surface fixes. Here, there are no passengers because every individual adds value, owns outcomes, and moves the firm forward. With an underdog mentality, we embrace constant elevation, always sharpening, always climbing, and never coasting. When challenges come, we row together and lean in as one team to get the job done, no matter what. The Position This experienced Paralegal manages a high volume of both uncontested and contested eviction files, focused on delivering efficient, accurate, and compliant legal support from pre-commencement through lockout. This role supports our attorneys by managing eviction matters across multiple jurisdictions and ensuring cases move forward without delay. This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands jurisdiction-specific eviction procedures, and can manage deadlines and filings across multiple courts. Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage uncontested and contested eviction files from intake through lockout across multiple jurisdictions Draft and review Notices to Quit, petitions/complaints, judgments, warrants of eviction, motions, stipulations, and related pleadings in accordance with applicable state and local requirements Coordinate filing and service of pleadings, ensuring compliance with court rules and statutory timelines Prepare appearance packets, exhibits, and supporting documentation for court appearances Track case milestones, deadlines, and status updates across a high-volume caseload Coordinate lockouts with sheriffs, marshals, constables, or other local authorities as applicable Review court orders, judgments, notifications, and decisions, and update internal systems and stakeholders accordingly Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, vendors, and court personnel regarding case status and next steps Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files and documentation Required Skills & Qualifications Minimum of 5-year experience in evictions; post-foreclosure eviction experience is preferred Knowledge of Real Estate Default Services Detail Oriented Superior Organizational, Research, and Writing Skills Independent Worker, Deadline Driven Able to Manage a Heavy Work Load Works Well Under Pressure Compensation/Benefits We offer a compensation package that will be commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flex spending, 401k and gym/fitness membership reimbursement. ADA Compliance Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Friedman Vartolo to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Friedman Vartolo. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Recruitment at View email address on click.appcast.io to request an accommodations. Location NYC (Financial District) office #J-18808-Ljbffr