Staff Counsel

Midland Credit Management; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Credit Management, part of Encore Capital Group, seeks a Staff Counsel I to manage and resolve collection litigation matters while ensuring compliance with applicable laws. The role supports engagement with courts, outside counsel and consumers, and requires JD from an accredited law school with no prior legal work experience required.

Qualified candidates will hold Michigan Bar licensure and operate in a highly compliant, detail‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound judgment and discretion.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively and in a compliant manner.
• Ensure adherence to relevant company policies, state, federal and local regulations.
• Maintain and enhance company reputation with courts, venders, outside counsel, and consumers; advocate to limit company exposure in hearings, trials and mediations; negotiate with opposing counsel; conduct discovery; prepare and attend hearings and trials.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Judgment and discretion

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MICHIGAN STATE BAR

FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an accredited law school

EXPERIENCE: No legal work experience required

CERTIFICATION(S): Juris Doctorate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Good attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through abilities
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

The Staff Counsel I manages and resolves the company’s collection litigation matters. This role supports corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively and in a compliant manner.

Ensure adherence to relevant company policies, state, federal and local regulations.

Maintain and enhance company reputation with courts, venders, outside counsel, and consumers. Limit company exposure through effective advocacy on behalf of the Company in hearings, trials, and mediations. Negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct discovery, and respond to discovery. Prepare and attend hearings and trials.

Perform other duties, as assigned.

Company Description

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 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.

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 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.