Collection and Foreclosure Paralegal

Becker•West Palm Beach, FL

21h

About The Position

Becker was honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best law firms to work for in both the 2024 and 2025 inaugural lists, reflecting our strong commitment to employee well-being, professional development, and a supportive workplace culture. Come be a part of 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 benefits package including 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 Mental Health and Wellness 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 Collection/Foreclosure Paralegal supports the attorney in handling substantive legal matters and ensures compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, as well as Florida’s Condominium Act, Cooperative Act, Homeowners' Association Act, and other relevant state laws.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Problem-solver with timely decision-making abilities.
Team-oriented and willing to assist others as needed.
Highly organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical, reliable, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
2 or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

Understand and comply with the provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and related state laws.
Communicate with delinquent owners via phone, email, and letter correspondence respectfully and professionally.
Process payments from owners and prepare balance due letters, payoff letters, and estoppels.
Review pre-collection notices from clients, ledgers, back-up documentation, etc.
Prepare Notice of Intent to Lien Letters, Notice of Intent to Foreclose letters, and Liens.
Prepare and generate the complaint packages.
Prepare and generate all foreclosure pleadings.
Prepare and generate Stipulations for Settlement, if necessary, including the Order Ratifying the Stipulation.
Prepare and generate the Motion for Summary Judgment, including the affidavit of indebtedness and the affidavit of costs.
The affidavit of attorney's fees will be initially prepared and generated by the Team Assistant but will be completed by the Paralegal by confirming that the information is correct and by adding the estimated attorney's fees incurred to finish out the action.
Prepare and generate all Notices of Hearing.
Instruct Team Assistants with various tasks.
Prepare and generate the Final Judgment, including the Notice of Sale.
Prepare cover letter to the judge.
Prepare the hearing folder for the attorney to take to the hearing.
Pull Mortgage/Satisfaction Search.
Prepare Answer/Affirmative Defenses.
Prepare and generate any Motions for Case Management Conference, Notice of Trial, and Motions to Reschedule Sale.
Prepare and generate all Notices of Hearing.
Prepare Notice of Appearance and Request for Service.
Prepare Exhibit to Proof of Claim.
Prepare Notice of Change in Post-Petition Amounts.