Legal Assistant, Legal Collections

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

The Role:

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).

Responsibilities Include:

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

Requirements:

• 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
• Detailed 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

Education: 

Required: High School Diploma, some college preferred

Language:
Required: English

Experience:
Required: 1 - 2 years customer service or clerical experience. Experience with MS Office. Good communication skills, Data Entry.
Preferred: 2+ years work experience in financial services related field. System querying skills. Proficiency with MS Office (particularly Excel).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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 promote-from-within philosophy.

• Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive 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$ 2,500 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, we’re proud to invest in you.

• New Family Support: Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.

• Team-building: Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as 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, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.

About Us

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 to 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 have 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 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 Talent@mcmcg.com.