Legal Assistant - Garnishment

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Des Moines, IA, USA
In-Office
18-22
Entry level
Professional Services • Financial Services
The Role
Manages wage and bank garnishments across multiple states by handling employer and bank calls, verifying employment, conducting skip tracing, researching updated contact information, organizing files, and preparing garnishment documents for attorney review. The role requires 75–100 outbound calls daily, inbound call support, and assistance with printing, faxing, and letter generation in a high-volume legal environment.
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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 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

Skills Required

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • 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
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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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