Legal Assistant - Garnishment

Blitt & Gaines Law Offices; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Blitt & Gaines Law Offices, a long-standing debt collection law firm, is seeking a motivated individual to manage wage and bank garnishments across multiple states. The role involves verifying employment, conducting skip tracing, and making a high volume of calls daily.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and have a strong work ethic suitable for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Comfortable making frequent phone calls.
• Reliable with strong attendance history.

Responsibilities

• Manage wage and bank garnishments for clients in multiple states.
• Verify employment and conduct skip tracing.
• Make 75–100 outbound calls daily to follow up on garnishments.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Call center experience

Detail oriented

Ability to handle pressure

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