Experienced Paralegal - NYC

Friedman Vartolo LLP • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Friedman Vartolo LLP is seeking an experienced 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. Friedman Vartolo LLP is a real estate law firm specializing in lender-side default services and real estate litigation. We offer a fresh, fast-paced energy, with a startup vibe. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience in either bankruptcy, foreclosure, and/or residential real estate law. Candidate will meet time sensitive deadlines and must be well organized, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to provide outstanding customer service to clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years experience as paralegal in default services.
• Superior organizational skills, research, and writing skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work individually and on a team.
• Deadline driven.
• Able to manage a heavy workload, multi-task and prioritize.
• Works well under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Motivated to learn and advance.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Real Estate Law Firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft documents such as pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• E-filing with various court systems.
• Maintain client and case files.
• Keep track of changes in legal framework and provide timely updates.
• Support and prepare necessary tasks for assigned attorney(s) in the office.
• Evaluate cases, relay concerns, and proactively escalate to attorneys.
• Maintain filing/document system.
• Organize and maintain the group's calendars, provide & adhere to legal deadlines.
• Organize and archive the documents related to completed and ongoing cases.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level