What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Association Paralegal position at Becker?
Becker was honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best law firms to work for in both the 2024 and 2025 inaugural lists, reflecting our strong commitment to employee well-being, professional development, and a supportive workplace culture. Come be a part of 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 benefits package including 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 Mental Health and Wellness 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.
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Paralegal to join the Community Association team. The ideal candidate will excel in a professional and team-oriented environment. The role requires excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Demand Letters
- Annual Meeting Notice packages
- Special Meeting Notice packages
- Prepare statutory pre-suit mediation demand letters
- Board Meeting Notices and correspondence to client
- Board Resolutions (electronic voting, remote participation, etc.) and correspondence to client
- Certificates of Amendment and correspondence to client
- Document Rewrite Projects
- Record documents via Simplifile, then prepare transmittal letter to client.
- Prepare Amendments and Notice package and Cover Letter
- Recall packages
- Special Assessment packages
- Association Q & A Sheets
- ATIDS orders such as title searches and ordering of governing documents
- Oversee and check for accuracy of Condominium Documents- (i.e., Declaration, Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Certificate of Amendments; Index/Tabs for Amendments and all documents for Homeowner Associations)
- Maintain the MRTA (Marketable Records Title Act) log, follow-ups for HOA and POA clients, prepare Notice to Preserve documents, prepare revitalization packages,
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to organize files and manage workflow efficiently
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or related field preferred.
- A minimum of 3-5 years related experience in a law firm or corporate legal department environment 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.