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Job Description
The Paralegal I Legal Collections provides support and assistance to the companys inhouse legal group under close attorney supervision. This position will be responsible for using their knowledge and skills to assist in supporting the companys attorneys in legal collections. The Paralegal I Legal Collections is expected to be knowledgeable about and supportive of the companys mission and values its policies and procedures and its ethical and compliance standards. The position will report to staff/corporate counsel and will collaborate with other inhouse counsel paralegals and outside attorneys in pursuit of company goals and objectives.
Assigned matters for the Paralegal I Legal Collections will be routine in nature with established policies and procedures and no variance from standard process.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Learns the legalcollections process including preparing lawsuits and judgment enforcement pleadings assembling suitrelated documents and facts composing discovery requests and/or responses and supporting unique projects as assigned.
Determines courses of action related to legal collections based on guidelines.
Directly follows standard practices and procedures when determining appropriate action on legalcollections issues of low risk/complexity (issues on which answers can readily be obtained).
Applies knowledge and basic problemsolving techniques to define and resolve issues of lower risk and complexity related to legal collections.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: High School Diploma
EXPERIENCE: 03 years of relevant legal collections experience
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
Proficiency in MS Office
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Associates
EXPERIENCE: 03 years of relevant legal collections experience
CERTIFICATION(S): Paralegal Certificate or equivalent
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If you are wondering why you should work for us here is something to help you decide:
Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.
Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs including our very own MCM Academy as well as a promotefromwithin philosophy.
Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results ranging from informal accolades to formal companywide awards and prizes like allinclusive vacations.
Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role or the role you are striving for.
Healthcare Insurance: 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.
Volunteering Opportunities: 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$ 2500 per employee annually.
Retirement Savings: Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us were proud to invest in you.
New Family Support: Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave new parent flex time and child backup care options.
Teambuilding: Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of companysponsored teambuilding events such as holiday celebrations and department outings.
WorkLife Balance: Enjoy paid and floating holidays as well as generous paidtimeoff.
Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an EmployeeFirst Approach focused on supporting developing and recognizing YOU. We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives support volunteerism and environmental efforts encourage employee education through leadership training skillbuilding and tuition reimbursements and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.
About Us
Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proudto be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 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 disability status or any other status protected under applicable law. If you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment please contact .
Employment Type
Full-Time
