Legal Assistant - Garnishment

Blitt & Gaines Law Offices; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

PTO & Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Short-Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Missouri–St. Louis is seeking a wage and garnishments coordinator to manage garnishments for clients nationwide. You will verify employment, perform skip tracing, make 75–100 outbound calls daily, and prepare garnishment paperwork for attorneys.

Candidates should be highly organized, comfortable with high-volume calling, and proficient with Nitro Pro, CLS, and Excel. This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Communication

Phone conversation

Organization

Work ethic

Prioritization under pressure

Coachability

Attendance reliability

Customer service experience

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.

Description

About Blitt and Gaines, P.C.

Blitt and Gains, 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.

At the heart of our firm are people—our clients, our employees, and the partnerships we build. Guided by our philosophy—Collect Compliantly. Litigate Ethically. Lead Effectively. Exceed Expectations. Expect Excellence—we uphold integrity, respect, and fairness in every interaction.

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