Lead Legal Specialist

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 Lead Legal Specialist is responsible to assist Managers and/or other employees with daily responsibilities and tasks. They should develop and maintain relationships with key partners, both internally and externally. The Lead Legal Specialist will partner with managers to facilitate projects, produce/send reports, communicate initiatives and/or process results.

The Lead Legal Specialist is responsible for assisting internal and external clients in managing daily operations. This includes validating and notarizing affidavits, reading, and understanding consumer documentation while ensuring a high level of quality and accuracy. This position requires adherence to complex process requirements and strong attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Managers and other employees with daily responsibilities. 50%

Support projects, reporting responsibilities and process improvements. 35%

Read and validate large quantities of affidavits. 5%

All other duties as assigned. 10%

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE: 1 - 2 years Customer Service or Clerical experience

CERTIFICATION(S): Notary License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Basic Microsoft Office skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's

EXPERIENCE: 2+ years work experience in Financial Services related field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• System querying skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)

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.