Legal Assistant, Legal Collections

Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting the Legal and Operational teams during daily operations. This includes scanning, printing and compiling all documents with high accuracy. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for sorting documents and organizing them for attorney review. This role assists with mail and ad hoc requests for the legal and production specialist teams. This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and our in-house legal software system (employee will receive extensive training on the latter).

• Noting accounts
• Preparing legal documents
• Managing e‑mail inboxes
• Assisting with calendar management
• Miscellaneous other clerical duties

• 1-3 years in a high volume administrative or legal specialist position
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite programs, particularly Excel and Outlook
• The ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt to process changes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented, organized, volume practice and takes initiative is a plus
• The ability to work with people across all levels and areas of expertise
• Experience in a creditor’s law firm and knowledge of legal pleadings is a plus
• A positive attitude and professional team player spirit

Required:

High School Diploma, some college preferred.

Language:

Required:

English.

Experience:

Required:

1-2 years customer service or clerical experience, good communication skills, data entry. Preferred: 2+ years work experience in a financial services related field, system querying skills, proficiency with MS Office (particularly Excel).

• 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 MCM Academy and a promote‑from‑within philosophy.
• Reward and Recognition:
  We honor great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company‑wide awards and prizes such as all‑inclusive vacations.
• 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 options, fitness membership reimbursements, weight watcher programs, wellness rewards program, and more.
• Volunteering Opportunities:
  Up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. Volunteer grants and matching donations up to US $2,500 per employee annually.
• Retirement Savings:
  Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future.
• New Family Support:
  Company paid leave for new arrival, flex time for new parents, child backup care options.
• Team‑building:
  Company‑sponsored events, holiday celebrations, department outings.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Paid and floating holidays, 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 a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill‑building, tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.

Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group (Encore) is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating in various countries around the globe. Through our businesses – such as Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management – we help consumers restore their financial health as we further 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 accolades including Great Place to Work® certifications in many geographies where we operate.

If you have a passion for helping others and thrive at a company that values innovation, inclusion and excellence, then 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 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 identity or perception, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law.

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