Collections & Foreclosure Paralegal

Becker has been included in the inaugural list of The Best Companies to Work for Among U.S. Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report for 2024. Come join our award-winning team!

Becker is a diverse, multi-practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Becker prides itself on client-focused services and a commitment to always exceeding our client's expectations. Since 1973, we have been focusing on building a culture that is collaborative, creative, and passionate about growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes some Employer-Paid benefits, Mental Health coverage, and even a 401k match! To fulfill our commitment to our employee’s health and safety, Becker has committees – such as the Wellness Committee and the Mental Health and Well-Being Committee – that ensures our employee’s individual health is always a priority.

We provide every incoming employee with individualized training to ensure that they are experts on Becker’s use of above-industry-standard software and in their role.

The Collections and Foreclosure paralegal role is to provide support to the attorney with the processing of substantive legal work, in addition to understanding and complying with the provisions of the fair debt collection practices act, New Jersey condominium act and related state laws. The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

Association Actions

· Prepare initial demand letters, notice of intent to foreclose letters and liens.

· Communicate with delinquent owners via phone, email and letter correspondence as needed.

· Process payments from owners and prepare balance due letters, payoff letters, estoppels, etc.

· Prepare and generate the complaint packages and all foreclosure Motions.

· Prepare and generate Stipulations for Settlement if necessary.

· Prepare and generate the Motion for Summary Judgment including the Certification of Amount Due and Certification of Services Rendered.

· Calendar motion return dates for attorney and follow up to confirm date/time of hearing.

· Prepare and generate the Final judgment application and/or Motions.

· Prepare and generate post judgment enforcement, including but not limited to Writs of Execution and Wage garnishments.

· Prepare cover letter to the Judge.

· Prepare hearing folder for attorney to take to hearing.

· Communication with clients regarding status of actions.

· Prepare monthly status reports.

Bank Actions

Pull Mortgage/Satisfaction Search

Prepare Answer/Affirmative Defenses.

Monitor status of lender’s action.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Proficient in the use of technology applications such as a case management software, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

· Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.

· Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.

· Must be extremely organized, detailed oriented and be able to multi-task.

· Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.

Education and Experience:

· Paralegal Certificate, Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Replies are given within 24 hours, so apply today for immediate consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Becker is committed to diversity in the workplace. Workplace diversity refers to the protection, respect and inclusion of all of the attributes that each employee contributes to the workplace. We strive for a workplace that welcomes and respects all employees regardless of any protected class status, including, but not limited to, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, and disability. We also acknowledge the other ways in which people are different, such as educational level, life experience, work experience, socio-economic background, and personality and recognize the value of these individual differences.

We are wholly committed to creating hiring practices and a work environment that values and utilizes the contributions of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

As such, it is the policy of Becker to recruit, employ, train, develop, and promote employees on the basis of individual qualifications, competence, and merit. We believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. It is our goal to fully comply with the letter of the law, as well as its spirit and intent.

COVID-19 considerations:

The firm is practicing recommended guidelines and offering a partial remote schedule following the successful completion of the 90-day probationary period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What is the largest number of cases/matters (Active and Inactive) you have worked on at one time?
• Can you provide an example of a situation where you have worked under the FDCPA?

Work Location: In person