Senior Foreclosure Paralegal - Garden City

Friedman Vartolo LLP•Village of Garden City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Friedman Vartolo LLP is seeking an experienced Senior Foreclosure Paralegal to lead and support its paralegal team while managing a complex, deadline-driven caseload. The role includes drafting and reviewing motions, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents; overseeing electronic filings across multiple court systems and document recordings; and advising paralegals on filing procedures and best practices. The Senior Foreclosure Paralegal will supervise and quality-check support staff, monitor team calendars and deadlines, maintain case files and records, prepare reports and status updates, and communicate with clients, courts, and internal teams. The position is based in the firm's Garden City office.

Requirements

10 or more years of related foreclosure experience and broad knowledge of real estate default services.
Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and support paralegals or legal support staff, including coordinating workflows and quality control.
Superior organizational, research, and writing skills, with the ability to manage complex matters and competing priorities.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and consistency.
Ability to work independently while providing direction, guidance, and accountability to others.
Ability to manage a heavy workload and prioritize effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
Confident, professional communication skills and comfort interacting with clients, courts, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Experience with default servicing and case management systems such as LPS, CaseAware, Tempo, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and coordinate motions, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with court and client requirements.
Manage electronic filings across multiple court systems and oversee document recording, advising paralegals on filing procedures and best practices.
Maintain and oversee client and case files, ensuring organization, completeness, and compliance with firm filing and document-management standards.
Supervise, assign, and review the work of paralegals and support staff, providing guidance, prioritization, and quality control.
Coordinate and monitor group calendars and legal deadlines, ensuring timely filings and identifying issues proactively.
Communicate with clients, courts, and internal teams, including reviewing and supporting client communications prepared by paralegals.
Oversee the organization and archiving of documents for active and completed matters in accordance with firm policies.
Prepare and review reports, case summaries, and status updates for attorneys and firm leadership.