Staff Counsel Legal Collections

Responsibilities

• Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively by working with business clients and legal support staff.
• Maintain and enhance company reputation with courts, vendors, 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 and prepare and attend hearings and trials.
• Represent client in highly contested cases, counterclaims, appeals and cross claims.
• Ensure adherence to Consumer Bill of Rights by enforcing relevant company policies.
• Determine appropriate settlements with consumers experiencing temporary or permanent hardships and communicate with consumer and counsel to encourage financial recover.
• Aid with special projects.
• Provide legal advice to company to support compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Requirements

• Education: Master's or Advanced Field of Study: JD degree from an accredited law school
• Experience: 3+ years legal work experience
• Certification: Juris Doctorate

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes: Strong execution skills; highly accurate in both written and verbal communication; strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills; ability to make sound judgment and exercise discretion on legal matters; demonstrates strong attention to detail; strong business acumen

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master's or Advanced Field of Study: JD degree from an accredited law school
• Experience: 3+ years legal work experience
• Certification: Juris Doctorate
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; excellent with detail and analytical, accuracy and follow-through abilities; experience with legal case management software; experience managing or training paralegals and legal assistants

Pay and Benefits

Starting Compensation: Annual Salary: $77,000.00 - $88,000.00 (Amount based on office location, relevant experience, skills, and competencies)

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.