Paralegal

Job Description Job Description The Paralegal I – Legal Collections 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 – Legal Collections 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 – Legal Collections will be routine in nature with established policies and procedures and no variance from standard process. RESPONSIBILITIES Learns the legal-collections process, 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 legal collections based on guidelines. Directly follows standard practices and procedures when determining appropriate action on legal-collections 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 legal collections. 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 in MS Office PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Associate's EXPERIENCE: 0-3 years of relevant legal collections experience CERTIFICATION(S): Paralegal Certificate or equivalent Company Description 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. Company Description 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!\r\n\r\nEncore 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.

Location: Houston, TX, US

Posted Date: 6/17/2025