Legal Assistant

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 the printing, scanning, and sorting of documents
• Ability to handle/process a large workload and volume
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment (e.g., 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 the manual paper and electronic filing of documents with courts
• Ability to track and comply with deadlines
• Ability to maintain, 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. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.
• Career Progression: Grow at the company with paid training and development programs.
• Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results with accolades and prizes.
• Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.
• Healthcare Insurance: Comprehensive healthcare plans and related wellness benefits.
• Volunteering Opportunities: Up to eight hours of paid time off to volunteer, plus volunteer grants and matching donations.
• Retirement Savings: Financial planning and retirement savings options.
• New Family Support: Company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.
• Team-building: Company-sponsored team-building events and activities.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid and floating holidays, and generous paid time off.

Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an "Employee-First Approach" focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing you. We offer wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and educational opportunities, and strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.

Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating globally. Our businesses include Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management. We help consumers restore their financial health while pursuing a Mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Encore is committed to building a positive workplace culture and an inclusive employee experience.

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are 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, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law. If you wish to discuss accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact