Legal Assistant

Overview

Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Responsible for supporting Legal and Operations teams during daily operations. This position will collaborate with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants locally, domestically, and internationally, in pursuit of a highly efficient legal and operational business practice. Responsible for a variety of administrative legal functions including manual and electronic filing of legal documents, telephone interaction with court staff, supporting tasks in the electronic system of record ILMS, and liaising with in‑house attorneys to facilitate the review and execution of documents.

• Scan, print, and sort documents with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Process inbound and outbound mail including USPS, Fed Ex, and UPS.
• File manual and electronic legal documents with courts.
• Provide phone support through incoming calls on the legal line—set hearings, respond to specific requests, and give case updates as needed.
• Update case status in case management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education
:
High School Diploma

Experience
: 1–2 years administrative support

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes

• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage printing, scanning, and sorting of documents
• Ability to handle a large workload and volume
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to operate office equipment (printers, scanners, fax machines)

Education
:
Associate's

Field of Study
:
Administrative, Legal, or similar field

Experience
: 1–2 years Administrative, Legal, and/or previous office experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes

• Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures necessary to understand court filing requirements
• Knowledge of online e‑filing vendors (e.g., PACER) and legal search engines (e.g., West Law and LEXIS)
• Knowledge of basic mailroom concepts, including processing of inbound and outbound mail
• Ability to handle manual paper and electronic filing of documents with courts
• Ability to track and comply with deadlines
• Ability to organize and compile information and documents from various sources in a functional order

Hourly Rate: $18.00 – $20.00 (Amount based on office location, relevant experience, skills, and competencies)

• Pay and Bonuses:
  Earn a competitive salary. Eligible for monthly incentives or an annual bonus.
• Career Progression:
  Grow with paid training and development programs, including the MCM Academy, and a promote‑from‑within philosophy.
• Reward and Recognition:
  Honoring results with informal accolades to formal company‑wide awards and prizes, including all‑inclusive vacations.
• Tuition Assistance:
  Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role or the role you aspire to.
• Healthcare Insurance:
  Comprehensive health plans and options, plus wellness program benefits.
• Volunteering Opportunities:
  Eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer, plus volunteer grants and matching donations up to $2,500 per employee annually.
• Retirement Savings:
  Build a strong financial foundation with employer‑sponsored retirement savings.
• New Family Support:
  Paid leave for new parents, flexible time, and child care backup options.
• Team‑Building:
  Company‑sponsored events and holiday celebrations to foster bonds among colleagues.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Paid and floating holidays, generous paid‑time‑off.

Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group (Encore) is a publicly traded international specialty finance company. Through our businesses—Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management—we help consumers restore their financial health while advancing our mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Our commitment to building a positive workplace culture and a best‑in‑class employee experience has earned us Great Place to Work® certifications in many geographies.

If you have a passion for helping others and thrive in a company that values innovation, inclusion, and excellence, Encore Capital Group is the right place for you.

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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 identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law.

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