Legal Assistant II
About The Position
The Legal Assistant II provides general support and office assistance to the Company's attorneys and legal group. This position will be responsible for using their knowledge and skills to assist in managing the Company's litigation and regulatory matters, enhance the Company's legal and compliance processes, and help maintain the Company's ethical and compliance standards. This position is also responsible for processing incoming regulatory complaints and demands to the Company, and for identifying, documenting, and responding to complaints as appropriate. The position will report to staff or Corporate Counsel and will collaborate with other in-house Counsel / Paralegals and outside attorneys in pursuit of company goals and objectives. The Legal Assistant II will also provide training to Legal Assistant I.
Requirements
- Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- High School Diploma
- 1-3 years of experience in a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar position.
- Knowledge of FDCPA/FCRA/CFPB regulations and requirements.
- Proficient with MS Office.
- Ability to prioritize and work in a rapidly changing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies or similar field.
- Prior experience in a corporate setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial review and analysis of incoming pleadings, correspondence and other legal documents; draft pleadings, settlement agreements, dismissals, discovery, legal correspondence and memoranda for attorney review as required.
- Interact with Midland outside counsel and Midland employees to gather information, documentation or data as required for task at hand, or act as authorized to resolve the identified matter.
- Provide all aspects of legal and compliance support to the Legal team; organize, update, maintain and archive department files and records in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist the Legal department with projects as needed.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Benefits
- Monthly incentives or annual bonus
- Paid training and development programs
- Promote-from-within philosophy
- Informal accolades
- Formal company-wide awards and prizes
- Tuition Assistance
- Comprehensive healthcare plans and options
- Fitness membership reimbursements
- Weight watchers
- Wellness rewards Program
- Up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer
- Volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually
- Paid and floating holidays
- Generous paid-time-off
- Wellness and mental health initiatives
- Support volunteerism
- Environmental efforts
- Leadership training
- Skill-building
- Company paid leave for new family support
- New parent flex time
- Child back-up care options
- Team-building events
- Holiday celebrations
- Department outings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
