Garnishment Team Lead

US DEFAULT GROUP, INC.; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K Plan

Medical, dental, vision and other ins.

Supplemental health insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Job summary

US DEFAULT GROUP, INC. is seeking a Garnishment Team Lead in Plantation, FL to balance hands-on post-judgment processing with team leadership.

The role reports to the Production Operations Manager and involves preparing complex garnishments, handling escalations, and supervising onboarding and training for the garnishment team. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in a high-volume debt collection or legal setting, with strong knowledge of FDCPA, state procedures, and legal drafting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred; focus in operations management, criminal justice, pre-law, or data analysis is ideal.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a high-volume debt collection law firm or legal environment, specializing in post-judgment remedies.
• Leadership and coaching: proven ability to train new staff and manage daily production workflows.
• Legal knowledge: deep understanding of state-specific civil procedures, FDCPA regulations, and statutory asset exemptions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and files high-volume wage and bank garnishment documents with the team.
• Handles high-volume email queues and inbound/outbound calls with consumers, employers, payroll providers, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Results‑oriented

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Operations management, criminal justice, pre-law, or data analysis focus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Garnishment Team Lead

US DEFAULT GROUP, INC. Plantation, Florida, United States

About this position

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC is a national law firm specializing in creditors’ rights and real estate law, offering employees the opportunity to work on high-impact legal matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong growth potential. RASCP fosters a collaborative, performance-driven culture where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute to meaningful client outcomes, and continuously develop their skills within a fast-paced, evolving legal environment. Employees benefit from exposure to complex, high-impact legal matters, creating opportunities for professional growth, specialization, and long-term career development in a dynamic and essential sector of the legal industry.

With a team of over 1,100 professionals operating across 20 states, RASCP has a strong reputation for delivering innovative, efficient, and results-driven legal solutions in areas including foreclosure, bankruptcy, litigation, compliance, and real estate matters. RASCP combines the resources and reach of a large organization with a client-focused, boutique-style approach, allowing teams to provide tailored solutions while maintaining strong attorney-client relationships.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

RAS LaVrar is a rapidly expanding creditors’ rights law firm servicing some of the largest financial institutions in the country. Our offices, home to hundreds of employees across seven states, work diligently to ensure our interests are in constant alignment with those of our clients. Our firm maintains a collegial work environment with opportunities for training and professional development. This is a high-volume and fast-paced practice that prides itself on efficiency and innovation.

Position Summary

Garnishment Production Team Leads at RAS LaVrar act as a working lead, balancing active post-judgment processing with team leadership. Reporting directly to the Production Operations Manager, this role prepares complex garnishments, handles escalated communications, and owns the departmental onboarding and continuous technical training of the garnishment team.

Responsibilities and Duties

Production & Processing

• Prepares, reviews, and files high-volume wage and bank garnishment documents alongside the team to meet strict collection quotas.

Communication Management

• Handles high-volume email queues and fields inbound/outbound phone calls with consumers, employers, payroll providers, and opposing counsel regarding garnishment statuses and disputes.

Departmental Onboarding & Technical Training

• Designs and executes the specialized training curriculum for new garnishment team hires, conducting hands‑on sessions on departmental workflows, software, legal compliance, and effective communication tactics.
• Conducts ongoing technical training and workflow updates for existing garnishment staff to adapt to changes in state laws or court procedures.

Workflow Oversight

• Monitors daily queues for document drafting, inbound correspondence, and phone coverage to ensure strict court and internal deadlines are met.

Compliance & Quality Control

• Audits prepared legal documents and team communications to ensure exact statutory figures, verifying balances, interest calculations, and FDCPA compliance.
• Directs the resolution of complex processing issues, claims of exemption, and disputed calculation errors from debtors.

Core Competencies & Required Skills

• Results-oriented focus in a high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent time-management and multi-project prioritization.
• Proven ability to meet and beat strict deadlines.
• Independent problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Post-judgment legal knowledge.
• FDCPA and regulatory compliance.
• Legal document drafting expertise.
• Instructional coaching and peer mentoring.
• Legal software and system navigation.
• High accountability and integrity.

Educational & Experience Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred. Focus in operations management, criminal justice, pre-law, or data analysis is ideal.
• Experience: 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in a high‑volume debt collection law firm or legal environment, specializing in post-judgment remedies.
• Leadership & Coaching: Proven ability to train new departmental staff, explain complex legal procedures clearly, and manage daily production workflows.
• Legal Knowledge: Deep understanding of state-specific civil procedures, FDCPA regulations, and statutory asset exemptions.

Working Conditions

• Onsite Position - Plantation, Florida
• Operates no tools, machines or equipment
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401K Plan
• Medical, dental, vision and supplemental health insurance plans
• Voluntary life insurance plan

RAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.