Legal Assistant, Legal Collections

Encore Capital Group•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting the Legal and Operational teams during daily operations. This includes scanning, printing and compiling all documents with high accuracy. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for sorting documents and organizing them for attorney review. This role assists with mail and ad hoc requests for the legal and production specialist teams. This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and our in-house legal software system (employee will receive extensive training on the latter).

Requirements

1-3 years in a high volume administrative or legal specialist position
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite programs, particularly Excel and Outlook
The ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt to process changes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detailed oriented, organized, volume practice and takes initiative is a plus
The ability to work with people across all levels and areas of expertise
Experience in a creditor’s law firm and knowledge of legal pleadings is a plus
A Positive attitude and professional team player spirit
Required: High School Diploma, some college preferred
Required: English
Required: 1 - 2 years customer service or clerical experience.
Experience with MS Office.
Good communication skills, Data Entry.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Detailed oriented, organized, volume practice and takes initiative is a plus
Experience in a creditor’s law firm and knowledge of legal pleadings is a plus
Preferred: 2+ years work experience in financial services related field.
System querying skills.
Proficiency with MS Office (particularly Excel).

Responsibilities

Noting accounts
Preparing Legal documents
Managing e-mail inboxes
Assisting with calendar management
Miscellaneous other clerical duties

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.
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.