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Department Assistant

Becker
Full-time
On-site
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:



  • Prepare demand letters and notice of intent to foreclose letters and liens.

  • Prepare and generate foreclosure retainer letter.

  • Request title for Association complaint.

  • Coordinate with process server to serve complaints.

  • Prepare the affidavit of attorney's fees.

  • Set necessary hearings and coordinate with opposing counsel.

  • Preparation of various client's correspondence.


Additional Miscellaneous Duties:



  • Handle all mailings and copy requests.

  • Close matters.

  • E-file pleadings in various Counties throughout the State of Florida.

  • E-recording of documents in various Countries throughout the State of Florida.

  • Process check requests and check deposits.

  • Answer phones and provide coverage for other team assistants as needed.

  • Any and all other duties as may be required of the position.


Required skills and abilities:



  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

  • Ability to organize files and workflow.

  • Expert level of Microsoft Office and experience working with PDF’s.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

  • Collection and Foreclosure software programs a plus.

  • Familiarity with iManage, File Site, and Aderant, preferred.


Education and Experience



  • High School Diploma required; Associate degree preferred.

  • Must have a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant 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.