Job Description

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!

The Legal Department is looking for a Paralegal I to join our team in Catonsville, MD.  The Paralegal I provide support and assistance to the company's in-house legal group. This position will be responsible for using their knowledge and skills to assist in managing the company's litigation / regulatory matters, enhance the company's processes, and help to maintain the company's ethical and compliance standards. The position will report to staff or corporate counsel and will collaborate with other in-house counsel / paralegals and outside attorneys in pursuit of company goals and objectives.

Responsibilities Include:

• Noting accounts
• E-filing documents with the court
• Preparing Legal documents
• Managing e-mail inboxes
• Assisting with calendar management

Requirements:

• 1-3 years in a legal specialist position or Paralegal
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite programs, particularly Excel and Outlook
• The ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt to process changes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detailed oriented, organized, volume practice and takes initiative is a plus
• The ability to work with people across all levels and areas of expertise
• Experience in a creditor’s law firm and knowledge of legal pleadings is a plus
• A Positive attitude and professional team player spirit

Education: 

Required: High School Diploma, some college preferred

Language:
Required: English

Experience:
Required: 1 - 2 years customer service or clerical experience. Experience with MS Office. Good communication skills, Data Entry.
Preferred: 2+ years work experience in financial services related field. System querying skills. Proficiency with MS Office (particularly Excel).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What We Offer

We understand the important balance between work and life, fun and professionalism, and corporation verse community. We strive to support your career aspirations and provide the benefits you need to live a more fulfilling life.

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.

All these things are just a small way to show our employees that we recognize their value, we understand what is important to them, and we reward their contributions.

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.