Legal Assistant, Legal Collections

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for supporting Legal and Operations teams during daily operations. This position will collaborate with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants locally, domestically, and internationally, in pursuit of a highly efficient legal and operational business practice. Responsible for a variety of administrative legal functions including manual and electronic filing of legal documents, telephone interaction with court staff, supporting tasks in the electronic system of record ILMS, and liaising with in-house attorneys to facilitate the review and execution of documents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scan, print, and sort documents with a high degree of accuracy and organization.

• Process inbound and outbound mail including USPS, FedEx, and UPS.

• File manual and electronic legal documents with courts.

• Provide phone support through incoming calls on the legal line- set hearings, respond to specific requests, and give case updates, as needed.

• Update case status in case management system.

• Perform other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years administrative support

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage the printing, scanning, and sorting of documents
• Ability to handle/process a large workload and volume
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment (e.g., printers, scanners, fax machines)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Associate's

FIELD OF STUDY: Administrative, Legal, or similar field

EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years Administrative, Legal, and/or previous office experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures necessary to understand court filing requirements
• Knowledge of online e-filing vendors (e.g., PACER) and legal search engines (e.g., WestLaw and LEXIS)
• Knowledge of basic mailroom concepts, including processing of inbound and outbound mail
• Ability to handle the manual paper and electronic filing of documents with courts
• Ability to track and comply with deadlines
• Ability to maintain, organize, and compile information and documents from various sources in a functional order

Company DescriptionWe are more than a specialty finance company providing debt recovery solutions for consumers. We are a global team of over 4,000 employees whose daily mission is to empower consumers to begin their path towards financial recovery and build a better life for themselves and their families. We know that the only way to support this mission is by hiring exceptional people who bring a diversity of ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for attaining breakthrough results. If you are results-driven, have a passion for helping others, and thrive in an innovative environment, this might be the right place for you!

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at Talent@mcmcg.com.

Company Description

We are more than a specialty finance company providing debt recovery solutions for consumers. We are a global team of over 4,000 employees whose daily mission is to empower consumers to begin their path towards financial recovery and build a better life for themselves and their families. We know that the only way to support this mission is by hiring exceptional people who bring a diversity of ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for attaining breakthrough results. If you are results-driven, have a passion for helping others, and thrive in an innovative environment, this might be the right place for you!\r\n\r\nEncore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at Talent@mcmcg.com.