Foreclosure 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

Friedman Vartolo LLP is seeking experienced Foreclosure Paralegal to join our rapidly growing team. We're looking for bright, enthusiastic individuals, who will bring a strong work ethic and eagerness to grow alongside the firm.

The ideal candidate will have a broad range of foreclosure experience including, but not limited to managing foreclosure actions from referral through conclusion, ordering title, drafting documents, coordinating auctions, meeting time sensitive deadlines, providing updates and timely responses to clients, etc. Candidate must be well organized, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to provide outstanding customer service to clients. Experience in LPS, Caseaware, Tempo, etc. is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct title review and analysis, identify ownership interests, liens, and encumbrances, and resolve title defects through appropriate curative actions and documentation
• Review loan documents and recorded instruments to ensure accuracy and continuity of the chain of title
• Prepare, draft, and file foreclosure complaints and related pleadings; manage eFiling, confirm docketing, and resolve filing deficiencies or court notices
• Manage court dockets and case progression, ensuring timely movement from filing through service and sale in compliance with all deadlines and client timelines
• Coordinate and monitor service of process, including preparation and filing of affidavits, bonds, and related documents, and resolution of service issues
• Coordinate foreclosure sales, including scheduling, postponements, and communication with trustees, courts, clients, and vendors
• Prepare and process foreclosure deeds and post-sale documentation, including execution, recording, and addressing post-sale title or ratification issues
• Maintain accurate case records and provide status updates and reporting in accordance with client and firm requirements
• Ensure compliance with Maryland foreclosure statutes, court rules, client guidelines, and firm procedures; escalate complex legal or procedural issues as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-year related foreclosure experience
• Broad knowledge of real estate default services
• Experience in LPS, Caseaware, Tempo, etc. is a plus.
• Superior organizational skills, research, and writing skills
• Detail oriented
• Independent worker; Deadline driven
• Able to manage a heavy workload
• Confident and comfortable on the phone
• Works well under pressure

COMPENSATION

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. We offer a full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision, and 401(k) with match. We have monthly Happy Hours and host quarterly team building events.

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

Baltimore, MD