Experienced Foreclosure Paralegal - Tampa

Friedman Vartolo LLP•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Friedman Vartolo LLP is a rapidly expanding, New York-based law firm with over 300 employees, specializing in real estate and default services across seven states. We are characterized by a fast-paced, energetic approach, a commitment to problem-solving at its root, and a culture where every individual contributes value, owns outcomes, and drives the firm forward. We embrace challenges with an underdog mentality, constantly striving for improvement and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. This Paralegal role is crucial in supporting attorneys and managing foreclosure matters throughout all phases of the default process, from initial referral to post-sale resolution. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a demanding legal environment, all while ensuring adherence to state laws, court rules, and client specifications. Key aspects of this role include effective communication with clients, courts, vendors, and internal staff, managing a high-volume caseload, maintaining precise case records, and providing comprehensive support to the firm's default services practice.

Requirements

Minimum of 5-year Florida foreclosure experience
Broad knowledge of real estate default services
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in LPS, Caseaware, Tempo, etc. is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support foreclosure matters from referral through post-sale resolution, assisting attorneys with case progression in compliance with applicable state laws, court rules, and client guidelines.
Conduct and review title searches and related documentation to identify ownership interests, liens, and encumbrances, and flag issues impacting foreclosure strategy or timeline.
Prepare and coordinate first legal filings, service of process, affidavits, motions, and other foreclosure-related documents, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
Assist Attorneys with motion practice preparation, discovery tasks and MSJ and/or Trial preparation.
Assist Attorneys with scheduling and efiling.
Monitor service, judgment, sale, and post-sale milestones, track deadlines, and maintain case status within the firm's case management systems.
Assist with judgment preparation and sale coordination, including payoff review, sale scheduling, reporting, and follow-up with the applicable Clerk of Court.
Handle post-sale tasks such as deed preparation and recording, curative work, surplus or deficiency documentation, and related correspondence.
Assist with any eviction cases as needed.
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, vendors, and internal teams to provide status updates, respond to inquiries, and resolve routine issues efficiently.