Staff Counsel - Full-time / Part-time

The Staff Counsel manages / resolves collection litigation; provides legal support for the collections litigation business unit; oversees or interacts with outside collections / defense counsel; provides legal advice in connection with the company's business operations; supports corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities; conducts legal research; and, assists with special projects as required. Responsibilities Assist with special projects for Internal Legal or Legal Outsourcing. 5% Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively by working with business clients and legal support staff. 55% Ensure adherence to Consumer Bill of Richts by enforcing relevant company policies. Determine appropriate settlements with consumers experiencing temporart or permanent hardships, and communicate with consumer and counsel to encourage financial recover. 5% 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 discoverym and prepare and attend hearings and trials. 30% Provide legal advice to company to support compliance with federal, state and local laws. 5% Qualifications Education: Required: Master's/Advanced; JD degree from an accredited law school Languages: Required: English Work Experience: Required: 0 - 3+ years working experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Excellent with detail and analytical, accuracy and follow-through abilities; sound judgment and discretion; excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; strategic and problem solving abilities; strong business acumen, critical thinker. Preferred: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with legal case management software. Willingness to work in a fast moving and flexible environment. Position Title Staff Counsel Location Remote Category Legal Position Status Full time