Boarding Paralegal

Friedman Vartolo LLP; Village of Garden City (NY); Remote; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative law firm is seeking a Boarding Paralegal to join its dynamic team. This role involves managing the initial stages of foreclosure and bankruptcy cases, ensuring accurate data entry and document review. The firm offers a fresh, fast-paced environment with a startup vibe, where your contributions will be valued. You'll be responsible for organizing case files, processing incoming mail, and maintaining confidentiality. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for the legal field, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Gym/Fitness Membership Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in default services with foreclosure and bankruptcy experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage initial stages of foreclosure and bankruptcy cases.
• Input client and case information in the firm's case management system.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Data Input

Document Review

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CaseAware

BKFS/Tempo

Job description

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 [e-mail] to request an accommodations.

Location

This position can be remote.