Legal Assistant - Garnishment

Blittandgaines; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Career growth

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Naperville, IL. seeks a detail-oriented Garnishments Specialist to manage wage and bank garnishments across multiple states. You will handle high-volume calls, perform skip tracing, verify employment, and prepare garnishment paperwork for attorneys.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organization, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Prior call center or customer service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Comfortable making frequent phone calls.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound calls from employers and banks regarding garnishments.
• Make 75–100 outbound calls daily to verify employment and follow up on garnishments.
• Conduct skip tracing to locate updated employer information.
• Prepare garnishment paperwork for attorneys' review and signature.

Skills

Excellent communication

Phone etiquette

Highly organized

Detail oriented

Work under pressure

Coachable

Reliability/Attendance

Call center experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Nitro Pro

Collection Master (CLS)

Excel

Job description

About Blitt and Gaines, P.C.

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a leading debt collection law firm with over 30 years of experience representing most of the nation’s largest financial institutions. With nine offices across Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, our attorneys and support teams deliver high-quality, compliant, and ethical legal services.

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing wage and bank garnishments for clients in multiple states. This includes verifying employment, conducting skip tracing, making 75–100 calls per day, contacting employers and banks, and processing garnishment documents for attorney review.

Essential Duties:

• Handle inbound calls from employers and banks regarding garnishments
• Make 75 – 100 outbound calls daily to verify employment and follow up on garnishments
• Conduct skip tracing and research to locate updated employer information
• Use Nitro Pro, Collection Master (CLS), and Excel to manage and organize garnishment files
• Prepare and forward garnishment paperwork to attorneys for review and signature
• Assist team members with printing, faxing, and generating letters as needed

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Comfortable making frequent phone calls
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong work ethic in high-volume, fast-paced environments
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle pressure
• Coachable and able to follow directions
• Reliable with strong attendance history
• Call center or customer service experience preferred

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit sharing
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities