Corporate Paralegal I - Licensing

Job Description

Job Description

The Corporate Paralegal I 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 a particular function (Licensing, Litigation, Transactional).  The Corporate Paralegal I 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 collaborate with other in-house counsel, paralegals, and outside attorneys in pursuit of company goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Communicates with team members and the business, assembly and organization of responsive materials and supporting unique projects as assigned.  

Learns to support the legal department, including reviewing and drafting legal documents.  

Determines course of action related to functional support area (Licensing, Litigation, Transactional).  

Applies knowledge and basic problem-solving techniques to define and resolve issues of lower risk and complexity related to functional support area.  

Other duties as assigned.  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:  Associate's              

EXPERIENCE:  0-3 years of relevant experience (Licensing, Litigation, Transactional)

CERTIFICATION(S):  Paralegal Certificate or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Proficiency in MS Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  Bachelor's                 FIELD OF STUDY:  Major; Concentration

EXPERIENCE:  0-3 years of relevant experience (Licensing, Litigation, Transactional)

CERTIFICATION(S):  Paralegal Certificate

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Starting Compensation

Hourly Rate: $26.97 - $36.06 (Amount based on office location, relevant experience, skills, and competencies)

Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group (Encore) is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating in various countries around the globe. Through our businesses - such as Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management - we help consumers to restore their financial health as we further our Mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Our commitment to building a positive workplace culture and a best-in-class employee experience have 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 where everyone feels they belong. 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 perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law.

Company Description

Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group (Encore) is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating in various countries around the globe. Through our businesses - such as Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management - we help consumers to restore their financial health as we further our Mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Our commitment to building a positive workplace culture and a best-in-class employee experience have 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.\n\nEncore 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 where everyone feels they belong. 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 perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law.