Evictions Paralegal - NYC

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 clients in seven states. The firm’s mindset drives a fresh, fast-paced energy that tackles challenges at the root, ensuring every team member adds value, owns outcomes, and contributes to collective success. With an underdog mentality, the firm embraces constant growth, collaboration, and resilience.

About the role

This experienced Paralegal manages a high volume of uncontested and contested eviction files, delivering efficient, accurate, and compliant legal support from pre-commencement through lockout. The role supports attorneys by handling eviction matters across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring cases progress without delay. Ideal 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.

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

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in evictions; post-foreclosure eviction experience is preferred
• Knowledge of Real Estate Default Services
• Detail-oriented with superior organizational, research, and writing skills
• Ability to work independently, manage a heavy workload, and meet deadlines under pressure

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account
• 401k retirement plan
• Gym/fitness membership reimbursement

Location: NYC (Financial District) office