Overview
Staff Counsel Jobs in Houston, Texas, USA at Midland Credit Management
Position: Staff Counsel I
The Staff Counsel I manages and resolves the company’s collection litigation matters. This role supports corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively and in a compliant manner.
Ensure adherence to relevant company policies, state, federal and local regulations.
Maintain and enhance company reputation with courts, vendors, outside counsel, and consumers. Limit company exposure through effective advocacy on behalf of the Company in hearings, trials, and mediations. Negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct discovery, and respond to discovery. Prepare and attend hearings and trials.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Master’s or Advanced FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an accredited law school
EXPERIENCE: No legal work experience required
CERTIFICATION(S): Juris Doctorate
Texas attorney license is required, additional licenses are preferred (for example, PA, CA, FL, NJ, CO). Experience of working in a high volume practice is preferred but not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
Good attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through abilities
Sound judgment and discretion
Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Master’s or Advanced FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an ABA accredited law school
EXPERIENCE: No legal work experience required
CERTIFICATION(S): Juris Doctorate
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
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Title: Staff Counsel
Company: Midland Credit Management
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Lawyer)
