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.Duties:
- Processes all incoming and outgoing mail for Collections Foreclosure practice group.
- Draft and prepare various client correspondence, including administrative letters such as payment notifications.
- Oversee vendor orders and manage the closure of cases.
- Compile and prepare monthly status reports for paralegal review.
- E-file pleadings in various counties throughout the State of New Jersey and New York.
- Handle e-recordings, process trust and firm check requests, and manage check deposits.
Additional Miscellaneous Back-up Duties:
- Manage all mailings and copy requests.
- Serve as backup for E-recording for other practice groups, as needed.
- Process FedEx including dropping off at FedEx box.
- Handle incoming and outgoing faxes.
- Perform any other duties required by the position.
Required Skills/Abilities:Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proven time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Competency in organizing files and workflows.
- Advance proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with PDF's.
- Familiarity with Collection and Foreclosure software programs is a plus.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
- A minimum of two to three years related experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment required.
- Replies are given within 24 hours, so apply today for immediate consideration.
Equal Employment OpportunityBecker 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)