Internal Legal Specialist (Garnishments) Job Description
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The Internal Legal Specialist (Garnishments)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Internal Legal Specialist (Garnishments) is responsible for completing tasks and reviewing legal documents that are processed as part of the legal collections channel. Specialist will also complete operational tasks to support filing efforts. This position includes the monitoring of automated and manual processes to ensure the proper handling of accounts and communicate performance, initiative, and / or process results.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Read, validate, and process legal documents. Review account level details and complete tasks for accounts in the Legal Channel. Ensure accuracy/efficiency and take steps to resolve discrepancies. 60%
Provides regular tracking and reporting on adherence to daily processes and / or financial performance. 15%
Partner with operations leadership, team members, paralegals, and attorneys to meet monthly production goals. 15%
Oversees and makes suggestions for improvements to daily automated and manual processes. 5%
Perform other duties, as assigned. 5%
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE: 1-2 Years customer service or clerical experience
Legal Collections experience (preferred)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
- Experience with data entry, strong Microsoft office skills
- Strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication
- Goal oriented mentality
- Drive for Results
- Innovation & Agility
- Leading and Enabling Change
- Building Effective Relationships
- Developing Self & Others
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE: Prior experience working in the legal field
E-Filing experience
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.