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Encore Capital Group

Legal Assistant

Encore Capital Group, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Overview Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsible for supporting Legal and Operations teams during daily operations. This includes the scanning, printing, and compiling of all documents with high accuracy. The Legal Assistant will also assist in maintaining our file system with much of the filing being done electronically through our Legal software. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for opening/sorting/scanning daily mail, handling emails from courts, processing attorney signed documents, as well as ad hoc requests from the Legal and Production Specialist teams. As this role progresses, it may require additional time spent on our Legal software performing tasks with increasing levels of complexity. This position will collaborate with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants locally and domestically, in pursuit of a highly efficient legal and operational business practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

File manual and electronic legal documents with courts.

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

Perform other duties supporting paralegal and attorneys, 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)

Ability to communicate and follow directions

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 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

Starting Compensation Hourly Rate: $19.50 - $22.00 (Amount based on office location, relevant experience, skills, and competencies)

Benefits and Additional Information

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 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.

Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.

Healthcare Insurance: Comprehensive healthcare plans and options, plus wellness programs.

Volunteering Opportunities: Up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer, plus volunteer grants and matching donations.

Retirement Savings: Financial planning and company contributions to support your goals.

New Family Support: Company-paid leave and flexible time for new parents and child back-up care options.

Team-building: Company-sponsored events and activities.

Work-Life Balance: Paid and floating holidays, plus 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 wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and education opportunities, with promotions from within where possible.

About Us Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating in various countries. Through our businesses, we help consumers restore their financial health as we pursue our mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Our commitment to building a positive workplace culture and a best-in-class employee experience has earned us accolades including Great Place to Work certifications in many geographies where we operate. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive at a company that values innovation, inclusion and excellence, then Encore Capital Group is the right place for you.

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law. If you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact Talent@mcmcg.com.

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