Foreclosure Paralegal - Maryland

friedmanvartolo; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Disability leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA / Dependent Care

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

401(k) retirement plans

Gym reimbursements

Travel budget

Job summary

Friedman Vartolo LLP seeks an experienced Foreclosure Paralegal to manage Maryland foreclosure matters from pre-filing through post-sale. You will handle title review, complaint preparation, docket management, service coordination, and sale logistics with a focus on Maryland statutes, court rules, and recording requirements.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of Maryland foreclosure experience, knowledge of real estate default services, and strong organizational, research, and writing

Qualifications

• Maryland foreclosure experience required.
• Broad knowledge of real estate default services.
• Experience with LPS, CaseAware, Tempo is a plus.
• Strong organizational, research and writing skills.
• Detail oriented and able to work independently under deadlines.
• Confident on the phone and able to handle high workload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct title review and analysis to identify interests, liens, and defects and resolve title issues.
• Review loan documents to ensure chain of title accuracy and continuity.
• Draft and file foreclosure complaints and related pleadings; manage eFiling and docketing.
• Monitor court dockets and progression from filing to service and sale per deadlines.
• Coordinate service of process, including affidavits, bonds, and related documents; resolve issues.
• Coordinate foreclosure sales including scheduling, postponements, and communications with trustees, courts, clients, and vendors.
• Prepare and process foreclosure deeds and post-sale documents; address title or ratification issues.
• Maintain accurate case records and provide status updates per client and firm requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Maryland foreclosure statutes, court rules, and firm procedures.

Skills

Maryland foreclosure experience

Real estate default services

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Deadline driven

Phone communication

Tools

LPS

CaseAware

Tempo

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.

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 experienced Foreclosure Paralegal to join our rapidly growing team. The Foreclosure Paralegal manages Maryland foreclosure matters from pre-filing through post-sale, including title review, complaint preparation, docket and service management, and sale coordination. This role requires strong knowledge of Maryland foreclosure statutes, court rules, and recording requirements, along with the ability to manage deadlines and resolve complex issues efficiently.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct title review and analysis, identify ownership interests, liens, and encumbrances, and resolve title defects through appropriate curative actions and documentation
• Review loan documents and recorded instruments to ensure accuracy and continuity of the chain of title
• Prepare, draft, and file foreclosure complaints and related pleadings; manage eFiling, confirm docketing, and resolve filing deficiencies or court notices
• Manage court dockets and case progression, ensuring timely movement from filing through service and sale in compliance with all deadlines and client timelines
• Coordinate and monitor service of process, including preparation and filing of affidavits, bonds, and related documents, and resolution of service issues
• Coordinate foreclosure sales, including scheduling, postponements, and communication with trustees, courts, clients, and vendors
• Prepare and process foreclosure deeds and post-sale documentation, including execution, recording, and addressing post-sale title or ratification issues
• Maintain accurate case records and provide status updates and reporting in accordance with client and firm requirements
• Ensure compliance with Maryland foreclosure statutes, court rules, client guidelines, and firm procedures; escal

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Minimum of 2-year related Maryland foreclosure experience
• Broad Knowledge of Real Estate Default Services
• Experience in LPS, Caseaware, Tempo, etc. is a plus.
• Superior Organizational Skills, Research, and Writing Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Independent Worker; Deadline Driven
• Able to Manage a Heavy Work Load
• Confident and Comfortable on the Phone
• Works Well Under pressure

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

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.