Junior Staff Counsel - Start Your In-House Litigation Career

MCM Midland Credit Management, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Healthcare Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

MCM Midland Credit Management, Inc. is seeking newly admitted California attorneys to join its Staff Counsel team. You will manage collection litigation matters, draft pleadings, negotiate resolutions, and participate in hearings and trials within a regulated corporate legal environment.

Ideal candidates are newly licensed attorneys with CA Bar and a willingness to grow their litigation skills in-house. The role offers a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• California Bar admission (eligible to practice in CA)
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve collection litigation matters 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 to reach appropriate resolutions.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Represent the company in contested matters, including counterclaims and cross-claims.
• Collaborate with internal teams, outside counsel, courts, and other legal partners.

Skills

Legal communication

Negotiation

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar Admission

Job description

MCM Midland Credit Management, Inc. is seeking newly admitted California attorneys to join its Staff Counsel team. You will manage collection litigation matters, draft pleadings, negotiate resolutions, and participate in hearings and trials within a regulated corporate legal environment.

Ideal candidates are newly licensed attorneys with CA Bar and a willingness to grow their litigation skills in-house. The role offers a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional