Legal Assistant (Garnishment Department Head)
Suttell & Hammer
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Legal
Posted on September 17, 2022
Job Responsibilities:
This position oversees the management of the Garnishment Department in our Creditor's Rights Law Firm. The Garnishment Department is one of the Firm's larger legal departments and a key to the Firm's success. Quickly issue garnishments as assets are found to close the loop as quickly as possible for our large, nationwide clients.
Responsibilities:
- Learn how to prepare and file wage and bank garnishments as well as procedures associated with executing these actions in 11+ states
- Master the Firm's methodology for how each case is meticulously updated
- Train and manage a staff of 10-15, including 3 team-lead supervisors
- Implement and adjust existing policies and procedures to adapt to changes in law, client requirements or expansion into additional states
- Communicate issues and solutions up and down the chain
Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of 18 months issuing garnishments in at least Washington, California, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska
- Must be proficient in JST Collections software
- At least 12 months experience managing a team of 1-2 people
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- PTO, Holiday
- 401k - 6% match
- Subsidized Gym Membership