Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. · 2 hours ago
Collection and Foreclosure Paralegal
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBecker & Poliakoff, P.A. is a diverse, multi-practice commercial law firm recognized for its commitment to employee well-being and professional development. The Collection/Foreclosure Paralegal supports attorneys in handling legal matters related to debt collection and foreclosure, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and managing various legal documents and communications.
LegalProfessional Services
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
Qualification
Required
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
2 or more years of experience
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Benefits
Employer-Paid benefits
Mental Health coverage
401k match
Company
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
From the moment we opened our doors, Becker has been fearlessly pushing the edge of what’s possible for our clients.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Alan Becker
Founder
Marni Becker-Avin
Director of Professional Development and Client Service
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2025-01-22
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