Staff Counsel Legal Collections

Encore Capital Group • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Counsel drafts, reviews and files legal pleadings. This person also manages and resolves collection litigation, provides legal support for the collections litigation business unit, and interacts with outside counsel as necessary. This person provides legal advice in connection with the company's business operations and supports corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities. The Staff Counsel II may also supervise non-legal personnel within the office.

Requirements

• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Passed the CA Bar, no exceptions, no matter location.
• Master's or Advanced 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or Advanced 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.

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.

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 and 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.
• Environmental efforts.
• Leadership training.
• Skill-building.

What This Job Offers

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