Job Description
Job Description
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.
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Master's or Advanced FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an accredited law school
EXPERIENCE: No legal work experience required
CERTIFICATION(S): Juris Doctorate, GA Bar License
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
- Good attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through abilities
- Sound judgment and discretion
- Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Master's or Advanced FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an ABA accredited law school
EXPERIENCE: 1-5 years' experience as a licensed attoreny
CERTIFICATION(S): Juris Doctorate, additional Bar licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
- Experience with the Microsoft suite of products\
Company DescriptionWe are more than a specialty finance company providing debt recovery solutions for consumers. We are a global team of over 4,000 employees whose daily mission is to empower consumers to begin their path towards financial recovery and build a better life for themselves and their families. We know that the only way to support this mission is by hiring exceptional people who bring a diversity of ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for attaining breakthrough results. If you are results-driven, have a passion for helping others, and thrive in an innovative environment, this might be the right place for you!
Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at Talent@mcmcg.com.
Company Description
We are more than a specialty finance company providing debt recovery solutions for consumers. We are a global team of over 4,000 employees whose daily mission is to empower consumers to begin their path towards financial recovery and build a better life for themselves and their families. We know that the only way to support this mission is by hiring exceptional people who bring a diversity of ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for attaining breakthrough results. If you are results-driven, have a passion for helping others, and thrive in an innovative environment, this might be the right place for you!\r\n\r\nEncore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at Talent@mcmcg.com.