Legal Assistant - Garnishment

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Vernon Hills, IL, USA
In-Office
18-22
Entry level
Professional Services • Financial Services
The Role
Manage multi-state wage and bank garnishments: verify employment, perform skip tracing, make 75–100 calls daily, handle inbound employer/bank calls, prepare garnishment paperwork for attorney review, and support printing/faxing and letter generation using Nitro Pro, Collection Master, and Excel.
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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 Title: Legal Assistant - Garnishment

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. 

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.

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

Skills Required

  • Make 75-100 outbound calls daily to verify employment and follow up on garnishments
  • Handle inbound calls from employers and banks regarding garnishments
  • Conduct skip tracing and research to locate updated employer information
  • Prepare and forward garnishment paperwork to attorneys for review and signature
  • Experience using Nitro Pro, Collection Master (CLS), and Excel
  • Highly organized and detail oriented with ability to prioritize tasks under pressure
  • Excellent oral and written communication and comfortable making frequent phone calls
  • Reliable with strong attendance history and a strong work ethic in high-volume environments
  • Coachable and able to follow directions; assist with printing, faxing, and letter generation
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The Company
244 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a full service collections law firm dedicated to providing clients with best-in-class representation while working diligently with customers to promptly and amicably resolve their matters. The firm concentrates its practice in legal collections, creditor bankruptcy representation, consumer and commercial litigation, FDCPA defense, and judgment domestication and enforcement, adhering to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

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