Paralegal I

3 days ago

Kansas City, United States Midland Credit Management Inc Full time
If you are wondering why you should work for us, here is something to help you decide:

  • Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for uncapped commission or annual bonus incentives.
  • 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.
Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an 'Employee-First Approach' focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing YOU. We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.

The Paralegal I - Internal Legal provides support and assistance to the company's in-house legal group under close attorney supervision. This position will be responsible for using their knowledge and skills to assist in supporting the company's attorneys in legal collections. The Paralegal I - Internal Legal is expected to be knowledgeable about, and supportive of, the company's mission and values, its policies and procedures and its ethical and compliance standards. The position will report to staff/corporate counsel and will collaborate with other in-house counsel, paralegals, and outside attorneys in pursuit of company goals and objectives.

Assigned matters for the Paralegal I - Internal Legal will be routine in nature with established policies and procedures and no variance from standard process.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Learns the Internal Legal processes, including preparing lawsuits and judgment enforcement pleadings, assembling suit-related documents and facts, composing discovery requests and/or responses, and supporting unique projects as assigned.
  • Determines courses of action related to Internal Legal based on guidelines.
  • Directly follows standard practices and procedures when determining appropriate action on Internal Legal issues of low risk/complexity (issues on which answers can readily be obtained).
  • Applies knowledge and basic problem-solving techniques to define and resolve issues of lower risk and complexity related to Internal Legal work.
  • Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE: 0-3 years of relevant legal collections experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
  • Proficiency with MS Office


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Associate's

CERTIFICATION(S): Paralegal Certificate or equivalent

About Us

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

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.

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