Evictions Paralegal - Philly

Friedman Vartolo LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Friedman Vartolo LLP in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Paralegal to manage high-volume eviction cases from intake through lockout, across multiple jurisdictions, delivering accurate, timely support to our attorneys. This full-time, hourly role supports the firm’s real estate and default services practice in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires attention to state-specific eviction procedures, deadlines, and filings, with a focus on efficiency and professional communication with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of eviction experience, post-foreclosure eviction preferred.
• Knowledge of Real Estate Default Services.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, research, and writing abilities.
• Independent, deadline-driven, able to manage a heavy workload and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage uncontested and contested eviction files across multiple jurisdictions from intake through lockout.
• Draft and review Notices to Quit, petitions/complaints, judgments, warrants of eviction, motions, stipulations, and related pleadings per state/local requirements.
• Coordinate filing and service of pleadings, ensuring compliance with court rules and timelines.
• Prepare appearance packets, exhibits, and supporting documentation for court appearances.
• Track case milestones, deadlines, and status updates on a high-volume caseload.
• Coordinate lockouts with sheriffs, marshals, or other authorities as applicable.
• Review court orders and notify stakeholders of decisions and updates.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, vendors, and court personnel regarding case status and next steps.
• Maintain accurate, organized electronic case files and documentation.

Skills

5+ years eviction

Real Estate

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Independent worker

Deadline driven

Heavy workload

Under pressure

Job description

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.

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

This experienced Paralegal manages a high volume of both uncontested and contested eviction files, focused on delivering efficient, accurate, and compliant legal support from pre-commencement through lockout. This role supports our attorneys by managing eviction matters across multiple jurisdictions and ensuring cases move forward without delay. This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands jurisdiction-specific eviction procedures, and can manage deadlines and filings across multiple courts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage uncontested and contested eviction files from intake through lockout across multiple jurisdictions
• Draft and review Notices to Quit, petitions/complaints, judgments, warrants of eviction, motions, stipulations, and related pleadings in accordance with applicable state and local requirements
• Coordinate filing and service of pleadings, ensuring compliance with court rules and statutory timelines
• Prepare appearance packets, exhibits, and supporting documentation for court appearances
• Track case milestones, deadlines, and status updates across a high-volume caseload
• Coordinate lockouts with sheriffs, marshals, constables, or other local authorities as applicable
• Review court orders, judgments, notifications, and decisions, and update internal systems and stakeholders accordingly
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, vendors, and court personnel regarding case status and next steps
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files and documentation

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-year experience in evictions; post-foreclosure eviction experience is preferred
• Knowledge of Real Estate Default Services
• Detail Oriented
• Superior Organizational, Research, and Writing Skills
• Independent Worker, Deadline Driven
• Able to Manage a Heavy Work Load
• Works Well Under Pressure

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

Philadelphia office

Salary: $22 - $25 per hour