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Hinshaw & Culbertson

Intake Clerk

Chicago, IL · On-site

Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Chicago, we provide sophisticated legal counsel to clients in ... Position Summary The Intake Clerk will support the Practice Services department and aid increased ...

US Judicial Branch

Intake Deputy Clerk

Newport News, VA · On-site

$40K/yr

The Intake Deputy Clerk performs a variety of duties, including receiving, reviewing, and filing ... Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit ...

Vector Talent Solutions

Legal Clerk

Carrollton, GA · On-site

Legal Clerk | Carrollton, GA Vector Talent Solutions is a veteran-owned workforce solutions firm ... Key Responsibilities * Assist with client intake, scheduling, telephone calls, and front-office ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for legal intake clerk in the United States is $16.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Legal Intake Clerk vs Legal Assistant?

AspectLegal Intake ClerkLegal Assistant
CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles may prefer paralegal certificationHigh school diploma; often requires paralegal certification or associate degree
Work EnvironmentFront-office, client-facing, law firms, legal clinicsOffice setting, supporting attorneys, law firms, legal departments
Job ResponsibilitiesGathering client information, initial case screening, schedulingLegal research, document preparation, case management

The Legal Intake Clerk primarily handles client intake and initial case screening, focusing on gathering information and scheduling. In contrast, a Legal Assistant supports attorneys with research, document preparation, and case management. While both roles require strong organizational skills, the Legal Intake Clerk's role is more client-facing and entry-level, whereas the Legal Assistant's role involves more substantive legal work.

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Infographic showing various Legal Intake Clerk job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,927 per year, or $16.8 per hour.

Temporary Legal Intake Clerk

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Tryfacta, Inc.
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$20/hr

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Posted 27 days ago

Job description

About US:
Tryfacta is a leading, nationally renowned Workforce Management Solution provider for private &public sector firms across the US. We specialize in Healthcare, IT, Business Support, and Professional & Craft/Light Industrial ecosystems.
Founded in March 1996, we have a presence in all 50 States. Tryfacta has Ranked number 1 as one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine (Inc. 5000)!
Tryfacta is certified by the Joint Commission for Healthcare Staffing Services & has numerous ISO Certifications that capture our commitment to continuous improvement.
Job Summary:
Tryfacta is seeking a Temp Legal Intake Clerk for our client in Allegheny County, PA. This is a temporary contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!
Position Title: Temp Legal Intake Clerk
Location: Allegheny County, PA
Duration: lasts until 8/28/2026 unless extended. opportunity of Temp to hire (Payrate after temp to hire $20/hr)
Pay rate: $15.00-$18.00/hr.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Interviews clients and potential clients of the Office of the Public Defender; interviews may take place in the Office of the Public Defender, the Allegheny County Jail or other detention facilities.
  • Determines whether potential clients qualify for services; refers clients to other agencies as necessary.
  • Completes client profiles through confidential interviews.
  • Takes client statements to be used by Defender Attorneys in pending litigation.
  • Completes preliminary legal conflict analyses and notifies appropriate individuals when a conflict exists.
  • Responds to client phone calls and correspondence in a professional and timely manner.
  • Performs other related duties as required or requested.
To be considered for this position, you should have: [Skills, Education, or Experience]
  • A high school diploma or its equivalent AND one (1) year experience in a related field, (e.g., social work, investigations, criminal justice, an administrative assistant in legal firm). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
  • Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to working with diverse communities, who can provide a high level of professional service to indigent adults charged with crimes and children in delinquency proceedings and/or have direct experience as a legal intake clerk are preferred.
  • Act 33/34 Clearances are required prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
  • The services provided by the Office of the Public Defender.
  • Standard office procedures.
  • Standard computer applications and functions, including: Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access) and data entry
  • Basic social service resources, mental health issues and drug/alcohol addictions.
Ability to:
  • Maintain the confidentiality of client information.
  • Abide by written policies and procedures.
  • Maintain civility in relationships and communication with clients, co-workers, judges, court personnel, opposing counsel, law enforcement officers, witnesses and the public.
  • Multi-task.
  • Identify real conflicts of interest that could prevent the OPD from representing a potential client or continuing to represent a current client.
  • Learn, acquire, and apply new knowledge.
Additional Requirements
  • It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position.
  • The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.
Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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