Staff Counsel I: Debt Collection Litigation & Compliance

Midland Credit Management; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Credit Management is seeking a Staff Counsel I to manage and resolve collection litigation matters in a compliant, cost-effective manner. The role supports adherence to laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities.

You will negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct discovery, prepare and attend hearings and trials, and maintain the company’s reputation with courts, outside counsel and consumers.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• No legal work experience required.
• Strong attention to detail, judgment and communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively and in a compliant manner.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct discovery, and respond to discovery.
• Prepare and attend hearings and trials.
• Maintain and enhance company reputation with courts, venders, outside counsel, and consumers.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, state, federal and local regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Education

JD degree from ABA-accredited law school

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Midland Credit Management is seeking a Staff Counsel I to manage and resolve collection litigation matters in a compliant, cost-effective manner. The role supports adherence to laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities.

You will negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct discovery, prepare and attend hearings and trials, and maintain the company’s reputation with courts, outside counsel and consumers.