Legal Staff Paralegal in Merrillville, IN

Law Firm

Merrillville, IN

Legal Staff Paralegal in Merrillville, IN

Legal Staff

1-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Garnishment Call Team

Job Summary:

The Garnishment Call Team position involves responsibilities centered around managing and verifying garnishment information related to judgment files. The primary task is to initiate contact with employers listed in the defendant's records. Daily responsibilities include reviewing files within the electronic filing system to obtain employer and bank details, making outbound calls to employers to confirm employment details, conducting research to locate the current place of employment, and supporting colleagues with tasks such as printing wage and bank garnishments. Additionally, the role involves forwarding garnishment documents to in-house attorneys for their review and signature.

Job Responsibilities:

- Receive inbound calls from employers and banks concerning wage and bank garnishments across nine states.
- Conduct outbound calls to employers and banks to gather interrogatory responses and follow up on financial matters.
- Verify employment details through phone calls, which may include skip tracing to find phone numbers and addresses, checking with the post office for service, and contacting the Secretary of State.
- Perform some faxing and generate letters to employees as required.

Education and Experience Information:

The text does not provide specific information regarding educational requirements or previous experience needed for this position. However, the skills and knowledge section suggests that proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, along with strong communication skills, are essential.

Knowledge & Skills:

- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Comfort and skill in making phone calls

Salary Information:

The salary for the Garnishment Call Team position ranges from $18 to $25 per hour.