Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company · 1 day ago
Staff Counsel Legal Collections
CA - San Diego
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$77K/yr - $88K/yr
3+ years expMidland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company, is seeking a Staff Counsel to draft, review, and file legal pleadings while managing collection litigation. This role involves providing legal support for the collections litigation business unit and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively by working with business clients and legal support staff
Maintain and enhance company reputation with courts, venders, outside counsel, and consumers. Limit company exposure through effective advocacy on behalf of the Company in hearings, trials, and mediations. Negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct discovery and respond to discovery and prepare and attend hearings and trials
Represent client in highly contested cases, counterclaims, appeals and cross claims
Ensure adherence to Consumer Bill of Rights by enforcing relevant company policies. Determine appropriate settlements with consumers experiencing temporary or permanent hardships and communicate with consumer and counsel to encourage financial recover
Assist with special projects
Provide legal advice to company to support compliance with federal, state, and local laws
Perform other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Master's or Advanced FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an accredited law school
3+ years legal work experience
Juris Doctorate
Strong execution skills; highly accurate in both written and verbal communication
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to make sound judgment and exercise discretion on legal matters
Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Strong business acumen
Preferred
Master's or Advanced FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an accredited law school
3+ years legal work experience
Juris Doctorate
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent with detail and analytical, accuracy and follow-through abilities
Experience with legal case management software
Experience managing or training paralegals and legal assistants
Benefits
Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.
Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.
We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.
Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.
Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.
Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually.
Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, we’re proud to invest in you.
Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.
Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings.
Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off.
Company
Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company
Established in 1953, Midland Credit Management, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anne Marie B.
Senior EA to the President and CFO | Corporate Events Lead
Mike Merle
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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