Legal Assistant

encore; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Retirement Savings

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Opportunities

Team-building

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Encore Capital Group is seeking an organized Administrative Support Specialist to join our team. You will scan, print, and sort documents, manage inbound/outbound mail, file legal documents, and support case updates in our case management system.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma and 1–2 years of admin or legal office experience, with strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to handle high workloads while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1–2 years administrative or legal office experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat; strong organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Scan, print, and sort documents with high accuracy and organization.
• Process inbound and outbound mail including USPS, FedEx, and UPS.
• File manual and electronic legal documents with courts.
• Provide phone support on the legal line; set hearings and give case updates as needed.
• Update case status in the case management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Document scanning/printing

Privacy/confidentiality

Office equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in Administrative/Legal

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scan, print, and sort documents with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Process inbound and outbound mail including USPS, FedEx, and UPS.
• File manual and electronic legal documents with courts.
• Provide phone support through incoming calls on the legal line- set hearings, respond to specific requests, and give case updates, as needed.
• Update case status in case management system.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma
• EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years administrative support
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage the printing, scanning, and sorting of documents
  • Ability to handle/process a large workload and volume
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Ability to operate a variety of office equipment (e.g., printers, scanners, fax machines)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: Associate's FIELD OF STUDY: Administrative, Legal, or similar field
• EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years Administrative, Legal, and/or previous office experience
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
  • Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures necessary to understand court filing requirements
  • Knowledge of online e-filing vendors (e.g., PACER) and legal search engines (e.g., WestLaw and LEXIS)
  • Knowledge of basic mailroom concepts, including processing of inbound and outbound mail
  • Ability to handle the manual paper and electronic filing of documents with courts
  • Ability to track and comply with deadlines
  • Ability to maintain, organize, and compile information and documents from various sources in a functional order

HOW TO JOIN US

• 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 Us

Headquartered 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 e