Collection Litigation Counsel I

Midland Credit Management; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly incentives/annual bonus

Tuition assistance

Healthcare insurance

Volunteer opportunities

Retirement savings

Job summary

Midland Credit Management, a subsidiary of Encore Capital Group, seeks a Staff Counsel I to manage and resolve the company’s collection litigation matters. The role supports compliance with debt-collection laws and related activities, including hearings, trials, and mediations.

You will handle discovery, negotiate with opposing counsel, and ensure policy adherence while preserving the company’s reputation with courts, vendors, and consumers.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• No prior legal work experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively and in a compliant manner.
• Ensure adherence to relevant company policies, state, federal and local regulations.
• Maintain and enhance company reputation with courts, vendors, 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.
• Prepare and attend hearings and trials.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Judgment and discretion

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

JD degree from ABA accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Midland Credit Management, a subsidiary of Encore Capital Group, seeks a Staff Counsel I to manage and resolve the company’s collection litigation matters. The role supports compliance with debt-collection laws and related activities, including hearings, trials, and mediations.

You will handle discovery, negotiate with opposing counsel, and ensure policy adherence while preserving the company’s reputation with courts, vendors, and consumers.