Experienced Paralegal - Dallas, TX

About the role

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 brings a fresh, fast‑paced energy and an underdog mentality, emphasizing teamwork, problem‑solving at the root, and constant elevation.

The Paralegal will serve as the onsite representative at a mortgage servicing client's office in the Dallas, TX area, working directly alongside the client's team as a key point of connection between the client and the firm’s attorneys and legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite point of contact between the client and Friedman Vartolo for foreclosure and default matters.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client staff and with firm attorneys, paralegals, and operations teams.
• Monitor file progression and help ensure accuracy, compliance with client requirements and court rules, and timely resolution.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve issues to minimize delays and support a high level of service.
• Draft and review documents such as pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate e‑filing with various court systems and document recording.
• Maintain complete and well‑organized client and case files.
• Track and adhere to legal deadlines and procedural milestones.
• Prepare file status reports and updates for attorneys and client stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support client, departmental, and firm needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in foreclosure, default services, mortgage servicing, or a related legal environment.
• Working knowledge of real estate default services.
• Experience with LPS, Caseaware, Tempo, etc. is a plus.

Skills

• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients, in person and by phone.
• Superior organizational, research, and writing skills.
• Detail oriented and deadline driven.
• Able to work independently while managing multiple priorities and a heavy workload.
• Works well under pressure in a fast‑paced, onsite environment.

Benefits

• 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.