Debt Collection Litigation Counsel I

Midland Credit Management; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Credit Management, part of Encore Capital Group, seeks a Staff Counsel I to manage and resolve collection litigation matters while ensuring compliance with applicable laws. The role supports engagement with courts, outside counsel and consumers, and requires JD from an accredited law school with no prior legal work experience required.

Qualified candidates will hold Michigan Bar licensure and operate in a highly compliant, detail‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound judgment and discretion.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

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, venders, outside counsel, and consumers; advocate to limit company exposure in hearings, trials and mediations; negotiate with opposing counsel; conduct discovery; prepare and attend hearings and trials.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Judgment and discretion

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Midland Credit Management, part of Encore Capital Group, seeks a Staff Counsel I to manage and resolve collection litigation matters while ensuring compliance with applicable laws. The role supports engagement with courts, outside counsel and consumers, and requires JD from an accredited law school with no prior legal work experience required.

Qualified candidates will hold Michigan Bar licensure and operate in a highly compliant, detail‑driven environment.