Legal Assistant - Garnishment

Blitt and Gaines PC; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

PTO & holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Career growth

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a debt collection law firm seeking a Garnishments Clerk to manage wage and bank garnishments across states. Responsibilities include verifying employment, skip tracing, and handling 75–100 daily calls, with preparation of garnishment paperwork for attorneys.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and reliability in a high-volume setting. Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive packages tied to a professional growth path.

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 calls

Organization

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Prioritization

Coachable

Call center 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.

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

Salary Description

$18 - $22