What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mortgage and Foreclosure Paralegal position at Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.?
Job Details
Description
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.
Duties And Responsibilities
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.
Description
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.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and applicable state laws governing debt collection and foreclosure.
- Prepare complaint packages, including civil cover sheets, summons, and exhibits, for filing with the court.
- Draft foreclosure pleadings, such as Notices of Sale, Notices of Hearing, Motions for Summary Judgment, and Final Judgments.
- Prepare cover letters for judges, including submissions of proposed orders, final judgments, and original documents.
- Conduct mortgage and satisfaction searches to verify lien status and property details.
- Draft Answers and Affirmative Defenses in response to foreclosure claims.
- Prepare motions for case management conferences, trial notices, and motions to reschedule sales or hearings.
- Schedule hearings and coordinate related logistics to ensure timely proceedings.
- Manage case files, and track deadlines.
- Proficient with technology applications, including document management software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experienced with State and Federal e-Filing systems and court filing procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Paralegal Certificate and/or Associates or degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience with mortgage foreclosure.
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.
