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Merlin Law Group

Client Intake Specialist

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

We're looking for a Client Intake Specialist to serve as the gateway to our firm's client ... Facilitate communication between prospective clients, attorneys, and internal teams * Partner with ...

Edgar Law Group LLP

Legal Intake Specialist

San Jose, CA · On-site

$20.75 - $27.75/hr

The Front Desk Concierge & Legal Intake Specialist helps create the client's first experience of the Firm and supports the internal flow of information needed for attorneys, tax professionals, and ...

Pop-Up Talent

Intake Specialist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$60K/yr

Intake Specialist Los Angeles, CA 90045 Salary: $55 - 60k a year DOE BENEFITS: * Employers ... attorneys and other staff, and administrative tasks as needed, including general phone calls ...

8/21/2025

Legal Intake Specialist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Intake Specialist Opportunity Looking to join a close-knit, compassionate team of dedicated legal ... Book and confirm consultations using Calendly, and help maintain our lawyers' schedules ...

Trestle Law, APC

Legal Intake Specialist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Our growing law firm is seeking an intake specialist to enhance client relations and manage our ... Book and confirm consultations using Calendly, and help maintain our lawyers' schedules • ...

Pop-Up Talent

Intake Specialist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Intake Specialist Los Angeles, CA 90045 Salary: $55 - 60k a year DOE BENEFITS: * Employers ... attorneys and other staff, and administrative tasks as needed, including general phone calls ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for intake attorney in California is $43,815.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,000.00 and $42,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an intake attorney?

An Intake Attorney is responsible for evaluating potential clients and legal cases for a law firm. They assess the merits of each case, gather initial information, and determine if it aligns with the firm's practice areas. This role often involves conducting interviews, reviewing documents, and advising potential clients on their legal options. Intake Attorneys help streamline the case acquisition process and ensure that only viable cases move forward. Their work is essential in managing the firm's caseload efficiently.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for an intake attorney?

As an Intake Attorney, your daily responsibilities generally include reviewing and assessing new client inquiries, conducting initial legal consultations, and determining case viability. You will be responsible for gathering detailed information, documenting facts, and ensuring that potential cases meet the firm’s criteria before referral to the appropriate legal team. You’ll collaborate frequently with paralegals, partners, and support staff to coordinate follow-up actions and facilitate smooth case onboarding. This role is vital to maintaining a steady pipeline of qualified cases and providing prospective clients with a professional first impression.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the intake attorney position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Intake Attorney, you need a solid legal background, strong analytical abilities, and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction. Experience working with case management software, CRM tools, and familiarity with legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis is often required. Exceptional interpersonal, active listening, and communication skills help in building rapport with prospective clients and gathering accurate information. These skills are vital because Intake Attorneys serve as the first point of contact for legal clients, ensuring cases are properly evaluated and directed efficiently within the firm.

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Senior Client Intake Specialist - Immigration/Criminal Law

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

Fresno, CA

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Our Fresno office is looking to hire an experienced Senior Client Intake Specialist (Immigration/Criminal Law) with a desire to grow within the legal industry. This position must be staffed by an individual who is business development oriented and works well with people. We ask that you have a strong customer service background and possess the ability to screen potential client calls. You will directly oversee and ensure the operational excellence of an Intake team that handles a large volume of incoming client calls. We're looking for candidates who have experience in Intake or Immigration assisting an attorney, either as an immigration clerk, legal assistant or paralegal. In order to be successful in this role it is necessary for this candidate to have experience in Immigration Law and an understanding of how to conduct a proper Intake. We're looking for a top-notch intake management professional who will manage multiple aspects of client relations for the law firm as well as the team of intake coordinators. This position will often be the first line of contact for potential clients.

Responsibilities

  • Directly oversees an Intake team and carries out supervisory responsibilities.
  • Review and assigns new business intake
  • Screen telephone calls before scheduling an attorney-client consultation
  • Persistently monitor all potential new client inquiries (email, internet, phone and referrals)
  • Immediately contact every potential client and establish relationship with client
  • Follow up with pending inquiries
  • Update logs and reporting systems to reflect status of all potential new clients
  • Conduct potential new client interviews with genuine empathy and compassion
  • Schedule appointments for potential clients
  • Take accurate notes during the attorney-client initial consultation
  • Collaborate with our attorneys to complete the initial consultation process
  • Assist attorneys with administrative tasks related to opening new cases and maintaining databases
  • Follow instructions from the supervising attorney and perform accordingly
  • Write emails, transcribe notes, research legal documents, fax, copy, and create spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets)

Qualifications

  • Are bilingual (English/Spanish) with full proficiency
  • 2+ years of experience in Management
  • 3+ years of experience in Immigration Law PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • 2-3 years of customer service and/or sales experience
  • Strong background with performance-based metrics
  • Case Management software experience is a major plus
  • Resourceful and motivated to solve issues as they arise
  • Customer service attitude
  • Weekends as needed
  • SALES MANAGERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY WITH NO LEGAL BACKGROUND

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000, based on experience.

Do you have a passion for the legal field and a desire to practice within an organization with lots of room for growth? Here at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, we offer benefits (medical, dental and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as an Senior Intake Sales Closer at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry. Apply now!

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

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