Staff Counsel I: Collection Litigation & Compliance

Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings

New Family Support

Team-building

Work-Life Balance

Volunteering Opportunities

Career Progression

Reward and Recognition

Pay and Bonuses

Job summary

Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company, seeks a Staff Counsel I to manage and resolve the company’s collection litigation matters on a full-time basis in Louisville, KY. The role supports compliance with debt collection laws and related activities.

The position requires a JD from an ABA-accredited law school; no prior legal work experience is required. Responsibilities include directing litigation, negotiating with opposing counsel, conducting discovery, and attending

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school
• No legal work experience required
• Juris Doctorate certification

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; negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct discovery, and respond to discovery; prepare and attend hearings and trials.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Judgment and discretion

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

JD degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company, seeks a Staff Counsel I to manage and resolve the company’s collection litigation matters on a full-time basis in Louisville, KY. The role supports compliance with debt collection laws and related activities.

The position requires a JD from an ABA-accredited law school; no prior legal work experience is required. Responsibilities include directing litigation, negotiating with opposing counsel, conducting discovery, and attending