What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boarding Paralegal position at Friedman Vartolo LLP?
The Company
Friedman Vartolo LLP is a rapidly growing New York based real estate and default services law firm with 250 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
The Boarding Paralegal will be responsible for managing the initial stages of foreclosure and bankruptcy cases, including data input, document review, and file management. This role involves ensuring that loan data is accurately entered into CaseAware and other systems, processing status changes, and managing incoming mail. Experience with BKFS/Tempo and a background in both foreclosure and bankruptcy is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and establish new case files and ensure proper organization and categorization of all associated documents.
- Review loan documents received to verify completeness and determine if additional documents are required.
- Input client and case information in the firm's case management system, while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Process and update file status changes, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Categorize and process incoming mail related to foreclosure and bankruptcy cases.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred but relevant experience in the industry will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in default services, with experience in both foreclosure and bankruptcy preferred.
- Proficiency in CaseAware and familiarity with BKFS/Tempo is highly desirable.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Capability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
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
This position can be remote.
