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Law Firm Department Receptionist

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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Answer and direct incoming phone calls to appropriate personnel within the Collections and Foreclosure Department.
  • Open and close files per standard operating procedures.
  • Distribute E-Service documents received from court to relevant parties, maintaining proper records and tracking of communications.
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Provide general administrative support, including data entry.
  • Order Title Commitments as part of the foreclosure process for the Paralegals.
  • Work with accounting software to manage and track financial transactions.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned to support the overall function of the collections and foreclosure team.

 Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to organize files and workflow efficiently.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) or related software.
  • Familiarity with iManage, Law Base, and Aderant a plus.

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma: Additional education in business administration or related legal field required.

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.