Internal Legal Specialist-Garnishment

Midland Credit Management; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly incentives/annual bonus

Training and development

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Midland Credit Management seeks an Internal Legal Specialist (Garnishments) to join the PJR - Legal Operations team in Troy, MI. This entry-level role reviews garnishment tasks to ensure accounts are properly handled, made payable, and released.

You will read and file legal documents, maintain an organized inventory, and collaborate with attorneys to meet monthly production goals. Strong MS Office skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1–2 years customer service or clerical experience.
• Experience with data entry and strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Read, review, and file legal documents including garnishments and releases.
• Review account details and execute tasks accurately within timelines.
• Maintain a clean inventory by clearing backlogs and updating records.
• Collaborate with leadership, paralegals, and attorneys to meet monthly goals.
• Assist in writing SOPs and contributing to process improvements.

Skills

Data entry

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.The Internal Legal Specialist (Garnishments) is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated join our PJR - Legal Operations team. This entry-level role is responsible for supporting operations by reviewing garnishment tasks to ensure accounts are properly handled, made payable, and released. The ideal candidate will thrive in a goal-driven environment and contribute to maintaining a clean inventory, handling legal documentation, and improving operational workflows.RESPONSIBILITIESRead, review, and file legal documents, this includes, garnishments, releases and turnover orders. Review account-level details and execute assigned tasks efficiently and accurately within established timelines for garnishment accounts.Maintain a clean and organized inventory by clearing backlogs and ensuring timely updates. Monitor account quality and ensure compliance with internal standards.Partner with operations leadership, team members, paralegals, and attorneys to meet monthly production goals.Identify and resolve issues through problem-solving and collaboration. Contribute to process improvement efforts and assist in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Perform other duties as assigned.Language:Required: EnglishExperience: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.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION: High School DiplomaEXPERIENCE: 1-2 Years customer service or clerical experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:Experience with data entry, strong Microsoft office skillsStrong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communicationGoal oriented mentality#LI-MCMIf 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 UsHeadquartered 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 [e-mail].