| Job Description | 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.
•Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively by working with business clients and legal support staff.
•Ensure adherence to FDCPA/HIPAA/FCRA/GLBA/TCPA and all other governing local, state, and federal regulations by enforcing relevant company policies.
•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 meditations.
•Negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct discovery and respond to discovery and prepare and attend hearings and trials.
•Provide legal advice to company to support compliance with federal, state and local laws.
•Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable labor & employment law for staff related issues.
Skills & Experience:
Required Qualification(s):
Active bar membership in the state in which the position is located
Master's/Advanced JD degree from an accredited law school
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
English
Preferred Qualification(s):
•Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
•Willingness to work in a fast moving and flexible environment |
| | Company | | Revenue Group, Inc | Job Code | | State or Province | | Ohio | | |
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