Staff Counsel I

Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company • Louisville, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Counsel I manages and resolves the company’s collection litigation matters. This role supports corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities.

Requirements

• Master's or Advanced FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an accredited law school
• No legal work experience required
• Juris Doctorate
• Good attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through abilities
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or Advanced FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an ABA accredited law school
• No legal work experience required
• Juris Doctorate
• Experience with the Microsoft suite of products

Responsibilities

• Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively and in a compliant manner.
• Ensure adherence to relevant company policies, state, federal and local regulations.
• 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. Prepare and attend hearings and trials.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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
• Matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually
• Retirement Savings
• Company paid leave for new family support
• New parent flex time
• Child back-up care options
• Company-sponsored team-building events
• Paid and floating holidays
• Generous paid-time-off
• Wellness and mental health initiatives
• Support volunteerism
• Environmental efforts
• Leadership training
• Skill-building

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level