Experienced Paralegal - Dallas, TX

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 a Paralegal to serve as our onsite representative at a mortgage servicing client's office in the Dallas, TX area. You will be a Friedman Vartolo employee who works directly alongside the client's team every day, acting as a key point of connection between the client and our attorneys and legal teams.

The Paralegal supports foreclosure and default matters by preparing and reviewing legal documents, coordinating electronic filings and recordings, maintaining organized case files, and monitoring deadlines and procedural milestones. Because you will be embedded with the client, you will build strong working relationships on both sides, track file progression, and help identify and resolve issues before they turn into delays, keeping matters moving accurately, compliantly, and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the onsite point of contact between the client and Friedman Vartolo for foreclosure and default matters.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client staff and with firm attorneys, paralegals, and operations teams.
• Monitor file progression and help ensure accuracy, compliance with client requirements and court rules, and timely resolution.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve issues to minimize delays and support a high level of service.
• Draft and review documents such as pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate e-filing with various court systems and document recording.
• Maintain complete and well-organized client and case files.
• Track and adhere to legal deadlines and procedural milestones.
• Prepare file status reports and updates for attorneys and client stakeholders.
• All other related duties as assigned to support client, departmental, and firm needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in foreclosure, default services, mortgage servicing, or a related legal environment
• Working knowledge of real estate default services
• Experience in LPS, Caseaware, Tempo, etc. is a plus
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients, in person and by phone
• Superior organizational, research, and writing skills
• Detail oriented and deadline driven
• Able to work independently while managing multiple priorities and a heavy workload
• Works well under pressure in a fast-paced, onsite environment

Benefits

Friedman Vartolo LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and security of our team. Our benefits include:

• Paid parental leave options
• Short and long-term disability leave options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care plans
• Commuter benefits including transit, and parking options
• Pet insurance to help care for your furry family members
• 401(k) retirement plans with employer contributions
• Gym and fitness reimbursements to support a healthy lifestyle
• Annual $500 travel budget to attend firm sponsored social events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Friedman Vartolo LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

ADA Compliance

Friedman Vartolo LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, participate in a job interview, or take part in any stage of the hiring process, please contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected].

Location

Dallas, TX