Garnishment Assistant

Base pay range

$40,000.00/yr - $53,000.00/yr

Miles & Stockbridge has positioned itself as an AmLaw 200 firm that is global in scope and in reach. Miles & Stockbridge maintains a reputation for a dynamic and approachable work environment that allows talented lawyers and staff from diverse backgrounds to thrive and grow. As part of our ongoing commitment to affect positive change, Miles & Stockbridge focuses on partnerships that benefit the community, reflect the causes our colleagues support, and allow us to collaborate with clients and neighbors to deepen relationships.

We are seeking a part‑time Garnishment Assistant in our Baltimore office location to support our growing Garnishment practice.
This position requires reporting onsite. In this role, you will gain experience working with Garnishment Counsel, clients, and other stakeholders to coordinate and manage the processing of garnishment orders. This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail‑oriented, deadline driven, able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and willing to go the extra mile.

Garnishment Assistant Responsibilities

• Review and enter new case information into database
• Draft answers for all no asset cases, review answers and auto import them into Netdocs document management system
• E‑file and mail out answers for no asset cases
• Scan and approve cases in Netdocs document management system
• Accept incoming phone calls from the client’s customers, outside attorneys, and courts
• Assist with various administrative tasks, including adding case information to database
• In office presence for team collaboration and for review of documents to be filed with court
• In‑office presence to open, sort, and distribute department mail

Garnishment Coordinator Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; relevant experience in lieu of degree may be acceptable.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of collections and/or garnishment experience preferred.
• Law firm/legal experience preferred.
• Experience importing and organizing case information in a document management system, Net Docs preferred.
• Experience preparing quality written documents using Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook.

Garnishment Assistant Personal Attributes

• Must be detail oriented, highly organized, able to follow up and follow through on tasks as well as meeting daily deadlines.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and good judgement
• Well‑developed and professional interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients.

Miles & Stockbridge offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, Firm sponsored Memberships (i.e. Peloton, Norton Life Lock), and more.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position or sit for prolonged periods and repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is frequently required to perform light work that includes lifting and moving objects up to 15 pounds.

Miles & Stockbridge is not currently accepting resumes or assistance from search firms for this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements will exclude individuals who may pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties in this job description at any time for any reason.

Miles & Stockbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values of our firm.

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