In-House Staff Counsel I — Launch CA Litigation Career

Midland Credit Management; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Healthcare Insurance

Job summary

Midland Credit Management (MCM), an Encore Capital Group company, is seeking newly admitted and early-career California attorneys to build litigation skills in an in-house setting. You will manage your own collection litigation matters, draft pleadings, negotiate resolutions, participate in hearings and trials, and advise business partners on legal and regulatory matters.

This role offers hands-on experience, exposure to regulatory compliance, and a path to grow within a corporate legal

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Passed the California Bar and eligible to practice in California.
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve collection litigation matters while partnering 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.
• Partner with consumers and counsel to evaluate appropriate resolutions, including situations involving financial hardship.
• Provide legal guidance supporting compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams, outside counsel, courts, and other legal partners.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Midland Credit Management (MCM), an Encore Capital Group company, is seeking newly admitted and early-career California attorneys to build litigation skills in an in-house setting. You will manage your own collection litigation matters, draft pleadings, negotiate resolutions, participate in hearings and trials, and advise business partners on legal and regulatory matters.

This role offers hands-on experience, exposure to regulatory compliance, and a path to grow within a corporate legal