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Company: MCM - Midland Credit Management, CA
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JDHuntr - Staff Counsel-Collections $77,000.00 - $88,000.00

Job Category: Litigation / Collections [ View All Litigation Jobs ]
Job Reference: 84619
Job description:
The Staff Counsel is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and filing legal pleadings. The role manages and resolves collection litigation, provides legal support to the collections litigation function, and coordinates with outside counsel when necessary. This position also offers legal guidance related to business operations and supports compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities. The Staff Counsel II may additionally oversee and supervise non-legal staff within the office.

Staff Counsel Legal Collections
Location: San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full time

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively by working with business clients and legal support staff.
Maintain and enhance company reputation with courts, venders, 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 and prepare and attend hearings and trials.
Represent client in highly contested cases, counterclaims, appeals and cross claims.
Ensure adherence to Consumer Bill of Rights by enforcing relevant company policies. Determine appropriate settlements with consumers experiencing temporary or permanent hardships and communicate with consumer and counsel to encourage financial recover.
Assist with special projects.
Provide legal advice to company to support compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Strong execution skills; highly accurate in both written and verbal communication
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to make sound judgment and exercise discretion on legal matters
Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Strong business acumen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master's or Advanced
FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an accredited law school
EXPERIENCE: 3+ years legal work experience
CERTIFICATION(S): Juris Doctorate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
Strong execution skills; highly accurate in both written and verbal communication
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to make sound judgment and exercise discretion on legal matters
Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Strong business acumen
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent with detail and analytical, accuracy and follow-through abilities
Experience with legal case management software
Experience managing or training paralegals and legal assistants

Starting Compensation:
Annual Salary: $77,000.00 - $88,000.00 (Amount based on office location, relevant experience, skills, and competencies)

If you are wondering why you should work for us, here is something to help you decide:
Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.
Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.
Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.
Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.
Healthcare Insurance: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.
Volunteering Opportunities: Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually.
Retirement Savings: Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, we’re proud to invest in you.
New Family Support: Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.
Team-building: Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off.

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.

Staff Counsel Legal Collections
$77,000.00 - $88,000.00

Midland Credit Management

84619
Company: MCM - Midland Credit Management
Skills:
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $77,000.00 - $88,000.00
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: San Diego, CA USA
Zip/Postal Code: 92101
Post Date: 04/02/2026
 
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