Entry-Level Staff Counsel I — CA Litigation (Sign-On Bonus)

Midland Credit Management; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group company, is seeking entry-level California attorneys for Staff Counsel I to build litigation skills within an established corporate legal team. You will manage collection litigation matters, draft pleadings, and advise business partners on legal and regulatory issues.

No prior attorney experience is required; recent California Bar recipients are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve collection litigation matters and partner with business leaders and legal support teams.
• Draft, review, and file legal pleadings and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and respond to discovery.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and work toward appropriate resolutions.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Represent the company in contested matters, including counterclaims, appeals, and cross-claims.

Job description

Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group company, is seeking entry-level California attorneys for Staff Counsel I to build litigation skills within an established corporate legal team. You will manage collection litigation matters, draft pleadings, and advise business partners on legal and regulatory issues.

No prior attorney experience is required; recent California Bar recipients are encouraged to apply.