Legal Specialist - Encore Capital Group : Job Details

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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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* 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 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

Read and validate affidavits.

Notarize affidavits.

Pull media and work on projects or training.

Perform other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE: 1 - 2 years customer service or clerical experience

CERTIFICATION(S): Notary License - can be obtained after employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

* Basic Microsoft Office skills

* Good communication skills

* Data Entry knowledge

* 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

* Proficiency with 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 [email protected].