Temporary Remote Legal Assistant Jobs in Colorado

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a client-focused law firm in Denver, CO and we are seeking a personable, commercially minded Intake Attorney to help prospective clients understand their legal options and determine how our firm may be able to assist them.

This is not a traditional litigation or case-management position.

The Intake Attorney serves at the front end of the client relationship, reviewing pre-screened matters, conducting consultations, identifying potential legal needs, explaining the value of the firm’s services, and helping qualified prospective clients move from their initial consultation to becoming signed clients.

Schedule: Full-Time | Remote | Hybrid | depending on location

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Review intake notes, case facts, documents, and relevant background before consultations
  
• Conduct scheduled and occasional live consultations with pre-screened prospective clients
  
• Build trust and rapport quickly during approximately 20- to 30-minute consultations
  
• Identify the prospective client’s legal problem, goals, and immediate concerns
  
• Evaluate matters at a high level and identify potential services the firm may provide
  
• Explain Baker Law Group’s teams, experience, services, fee structure, and approach
  
• Match prospective clients with the appropriate attorney and internal practice group
  
• Develop a proposed scope of work based on the client’s needs and firm guidelines
  
• Recommend appropriate initial retainer using established firm pricing and service information
  
• Clearly explain the value of legal services and the benefits of timely action
  
• Prepare thorough and accurate post-consultation notes
  
• Enter scopes of work and matter information into Salesforce
  
• Review proposed fee agreements for accuracy before they are sent to prospective clients
  
• Confirm that the correct services, attorneys, parties, and signatures are included
  
• Collaborate with the intake, administrative, sales, and legal teams
  
• Help qualified prospective clients move efficiently from consultation to signed engagement
  
• Maintain a positive, professional client experience, even when a case isn't a fit
  

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and good standing
  
• Prior legal practice, legal intake, client consultation, or comparable experience
  
• Broad legal experience is helpful, but candidates do not need to be experts in every practice area
  
• Experience in one or more of the following areas would be especially helpful:
  
• Family, business, commercial, employment, Real estate & construction law
  
• General civil litigation & probate and estate planning
  
• Pre-litigation and demand-letter matters
  
• Contract disputes & defamation or other civil claims
  
• Business and employment experience would be particularly valuable because those areas currently generate meaningful intake volume
  

Additional Skills & Attributes

• Ability to explain legal services, fees, and value in clear, accessible language
  
• Strong client-facing communication skills, sound legal judgment & strong issue-spotting ability
  
• Comfortable discussing multiple areas of law & ability to build confidence and rapport quickly
  
• A consultative, persuasive approach without being overly aggressive
  
• Ability to learn unfamiliar practice areas and internal processes
  
• Strong written communication, documentation skills & careful attention to detail
  
• Ability to move quickly between consultations and competing priorities
  
• Team-first mindset, client-focused approach, strong work ethic, and positive attitude
  
• Curious, adaptable, and comfortable discussing matters beyond their primary specialty
  

What You Can Expect

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary (depending on experience and qualifications)
  
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + 401k
  
• Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to:
  
• Team sales results
  
• Client sign-ups and individual performance
  
• Achievement of established performance tiers and goals
  

Why Join This Opportunity?

This role offers a unique opportunity to practice law by helping clients at the start of their legal journey. You'll assess potential cases, guide clients through their options, and connect them with the right legal team. Join a growing, multi-state law firm with established processes, strong administrative support, diverse practice areas, and a collaborative team committed to delivering an exceptional client experience.

If you are someone who loves the law, enjoys working directly with people, and can combine legal analysis with strong communication and consultative sales skills, this is an excellent opportunity for you to remain closely connected to legal work and client service without spending their career managing a litigation caseload or fighting in court. We encourage you to apply today!