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The Staff Counsel II drafts, reviews and files legal pleadings. This person also manages and resolves collection litigation, provides legal support for the collections litigation business unit, and interacts with outside counsel as necessary. This person provides legal advice in connection with the company's business operations and supports corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities. The Staff Counsel II may also supervise non-legal personnel within the office.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively by working with business clients and legal support staff.
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 and prepare and attend hearings and trials.
Represent client in highly contested cases, counterclaims, appeals and cross claims.
Ensure adherence to Consumer Bill of Rights by enforcing relevant company policies. Determine appropriate settlements with consumers experiencing temporary or permanent hardships and communicate with consumer and counsel to encourage financial recover.
Assist with special projects.
Provide legal advice to company to support compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Master's or Advanced
FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an accredited law school
EXPERIENCE: 3+ years legal work experience.
CERTIFICATION(S): Juris Doctorate
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Master's or Advanced
FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an accredited law school
EXPERIENCE: 3+ years legal work experience
CERTIFICATION(S): Juris Doctorate
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
About Us
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!
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.