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Legal Intake Specialist

Job in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listing for: Coda Search│Staffing
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Secretary
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 52500 USD Yearly USD 52500.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Legal Intake Specialist

Legal Intake Specialists are the very first point of contact for individuals seeking legal representation, playing a pivotal role in shaping the client’s experience. Intake specialists handle all inbound inquiries—via phone, web form, email, or live chat—and guide prospective clients from the first interaction through a seamless retainer agreement sign‑up process. By demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and urgency, they build trust and lay the foundation for the legal journey ahead.

Key Responsibilities
  • Client Engagement: Deliver best‑in‑class service during initial interactions, ensuring clients feel heard and supported.
  • Claim Setup: Initiate and complete the intake process and assist with the client sign‑up of a retainer agreement.
  • Information Gathering: Collect detailed, relevant information about the potential claim to confirm eligibility and qualify injury claims using defined criteria.
  • Data Accuracy: Gather detailed and complete claim‑related information with precision.
  • Service Excellence: Approach every interaction with attention to detail and a sense of urgency to drive optimal outcomes for all parties.
  • Process Guidance: After sign‑up, clearly explain next steps and transition clients to the Case Management team, including case managers, paralegals, and attorneys.
Candidate Requirements
  • Sales & Customer Service

    Experience:

    Proven ability to engage with prospective clients professionally and guide them through retainer agreement sign‑up.
  • Professional Telephone Etiquette: Clear, courteous, and proactive communication style.
  • Active Listening & Communication

    Skills:

    Strong verbal and interpersonal abilities to understand and respond effectively.
  • Written Communication: Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Organizational

    Skills:

    Strong time‑management, task prioritization, and process‑oriented mindset.
  • Multitasking: Comfortable managing multiple inquiries and responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Team

    Collaboration:

    Works well independently and within a team; collaborates with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff.
  • Adaptability & Flexibility: Thrives in dynamic, fast‑paced, high‑volume environments.
  • Emotional Intelligence: Self‑awareness, self‑regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Sales and/or sign‑up center experience (a plus)
  • Contact center/call center experience (a plus)
  • Law firm or legal industry experience (a plus)
  • Insurance, healthcare, and medical administration experience (a plus)
  • Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce), VoIP software, and electronic signature software
  • College degree (preferred but not required)
Compensation

Base salary: $52,500 per year (additional $3,000 if you pass a Spanish assessment). Incentives and bonuses are available. Other benefits include paid time off, 401(k), and company culture events.

Senior Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries:
Legal Services and Law Practice#J-18808-Ljbffr
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