Experienced Paralegal

The Company

Friedman Vartolo LLP is a rapidly growing New York based real estate and default services law firm with 200+ employees across six states. The firm prides itself not solely on its superior legal product, but also on its innovative approach to business and problem solving. We offer a fresh, fast-paced energy, with a startup vibe.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our team. The experienced Paralegal will be primarily responsible for managing third-party foreclosure sales and supporting all related tasks. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of the foreclosure process, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle complex transactions with a high degree of accuracy. This role requires excellent mathematical skills, a knack for drafting legal documents, and the ability to navigate challenging interactions with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party sales, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal procedures.


• Coordinate and manage all aspects of foreclosure sales, including pre-sale preparations and post-sale processes.


• Prepare and file legal documents related to foreclosure sales, such as motions, official notices, deeds, transfer/closing documents and miscellaneous correspondence


• Conduct thorough post-sale title clearance and address any issues that arise.


• Analyze payment histories to calculate maximum bids, final figures and manage financial aspects of transactions.


• Organize and oversee auctions for co-op properties, ensuring all procedural requirements are met.


• Facilitate negotiations between involved parties, including attorneys, third-party buyers, and other stakeholders.


• Manage challenging interactions and maintain professional relationships with all parties involved.


• Ability to maintain a high volume of e-mails and large caseload while meeting deadlines

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal, with a focus on foreclosure sales or real estate transactions preferred.


• Strong understanding of the foreclosure process and relevant legal requirements.


• Excellent mathematical skills for calculating final figures and managing financial aspects.


• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

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 recruitment@friedmanvartolo.com to request an accommodations.

Location

New York, New York office (Financial District)