Legal Assistant

Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Legal Assistant supports the Legal and Operations teams during daily operations, collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants locally, domestically, and internationally to support efficient legal and operational business practices. The role performs administrative legal functions, including manual and electronic court filings, telephone interaction with court staff, support of tasks in the ILMS electronic system of record, and coordination with in-house attorneys to facilitate document review and execution.

Requirements

High school diploma.
1–2 years of administrative support experience.
Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, and proficiency with Adobe Acrobat.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to manage the printing, scanning, and sorting of documents.
Ability to handle a large workload and volume.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to operate office equipment such as printers, scanners, and fax machines.
Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, preferably in an administrative, legal, or similar field.
1–2 years of administrative, legal, and/or other office experience.
Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures needed to understand court filing requirements.
Knowledge of online e-filing vendors such as PACER and legal search engines such as WestLaw and LEXIS.
Knowledge of basic mailroom concepts, including processing inbound and outbound mail.
Ability to handle manual paper and electronic court filings.
Ability to track and comply with deadlines.
Ability to maintain, organize, and compile information and documents from various sources in a functional order.

Responsibilities

Scan, print, and sort documents accurately and in an organized manner.
Process inbound and outbound mail, including USPS, FedEx, and UPS.
File legal documents with courts manually and electronically.
Update case status in the case management system.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Monthly incentives or annual bonus eligibility.
Paid training and development programs, including MCM Academy.
Recognition awards and prizes, including all-inclusive vacations.
Tuition assistance for degree programs or coursework related to the current or desired role.
Comprehensive healthcare plans and options.
Fitness membership reimbursements.
Wellness rewards and other wellness initiatives.
Up to eight hours of paid time off annually for volunteering.
Volunteer grants and matching financial donations up to US$2,500 per employee annually.
Retirement savings program.
Company-paid leave for new families.
New parent flex time and child backup care options.
Company-sponsored team-building events.
Paid and floating holidays.
Generous paid time off.
Mental health initiatives.
Leadership training and skill-building.
Promotion opportunities from within.