Legal Assistant II — Compliance & Litigation Support

Encore Capital Group; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay and Bonuses

Career Progression

Tuition Assistance

Healthcare Insurance

Volunteering Opportunities

Retirement Savings

New Family Support

Team-building

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Encore Capital Group provides critical legal and regulatory support to the attorneys and corporate counsel, handling litigation matters, advocacy, and compliance initiatives. The role collaborates with in-house and outside counsel to advance company goals.

The Legal Assistant II will draft pleadings and memos, organize files, and assist with regulatory complaints, with training provided for junior staff and opportunities for growth within the legal team.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma as minimum requirement.
• Experience: 1–3 years in a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar role.
• Knowledge of FDCPA/FCRA/CFPB regulations and requirements.
• Proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial review and analysis of incoming pleadings, correspondence and other legal documents; draft pleadings, settlement agreements, dismissals, discovery, legal correspondence and memoranda for attorney review as required.
• Interact with Midland outside counsel and Midland employees to gather information, documentation or data as required for task at hand, or act as authorized to resolve the identified matter.
• Provide all aspects of legal and compliance support to the Legal team; organize, update, maintain and archive department files and records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist the Legal department with projects as needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Regulatory knowledge FDCPA/FCRA/CFPB

Prioritization

Active Ohio Notary

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's in Legal Studies or similar

Job description

Encore Capital Group provides critical legal and regulatory support to the attorneys and corporate counsel, handling litigation matters, advocacy, and compliance initiatives. The role collaborates with in-house and outside counsel to advance company goals.

The Legal Assistant II will draft pleadings and memos, organize files, and assist with regulatory complaints, with training provided for junior staff and opportunities for growth within the legal team.