Staff Counsel, Legal Collections

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• 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.

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• 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.

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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 Staff Counsel I manages and resolves the company’s collection litigation matters. This role supports corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities.

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.  
• Limit company exposure through effective advocacy on behalf of the Company
• Negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct discovery, and respond to discovery
• Represent the company in various proceedings, including hearings, mediations, bench and jury trials
• Collaborate closely with legal assistants, paralegals, and other team members to effectively manage caseloads

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

TX Bar admission.

EDUCATION:  Master's or Advanced                           FIELD OF STUDY:  JD degree from an accredited law school

EXPERIENCE:  No legal work experience required

CERTIFICATION(S):  Juris Doctorate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Good attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through abilities
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred admission to practice law in CO or NJ in addition to TX.

EDUCATION:  Master's or Advanced                           FIELD OF STUDY:  JD degree from an ABA accredited law school

EXPERIENCE:  1+ year legal work experience

CERTIFICATION(S):  Juris Doctorate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Experience with the Microsoft suite of products

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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 the