Client Intake Specialist; Tallahassee
Tallahassee, Franklin County, Florida, 32318, USA
Listed on 2026-01-26
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Law/Legal
Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Counsel, Legal Secretary
Location: Tallahassee
Job Summary
Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a full-time (35 hours/week) Intake Specialist to support the firm's client intake in our Tallahassee office. Come work with great people who do hard work to better the lives of low‑income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. Work for a non‑profit law firm, with 140+ employees in eight offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice while understanding the value of work‑life balance.
Work independently and as part of a team to obtain positive results in civil legal matters for vulnerable members of our community.
As the first point of contact for individuals seeking help, Intake Specialists play a key role in connecting people with the legal support they need. They engage directly with potential clients to collect initial information about their legal problems, income, and personal circumstances, often during times of stress or crisis. Through active listening and clear documentation, Intake Specialists lay the groundwork for our attorneys to assess and respond to each client’s situation.
Responsibilities- Act as the first point of contact for individuals seeking help.
- Engage directly with potential clients to collect initial information about their legal problems, income, and personal circumstances.
- Listen carefully and ask clear, thoughtful follow‑up questions.
- Document information clearly and accurately to support attorneys in assessing each case.
- Collaborate effectively with others in both local and remote team settings.
- High-level comfort with the Microsoft Office Suite and use of technology.
- Strong typing skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent grammar and writing skills.
- Comfortable working with individuals in high-stress or emotional situations.
- Preference for candidates fluent in a second language or with experience working with victims or individuals experiencing trauma.
- Applicants must complete a Legal Services of North Florida online employment application and submit a resume.
Entry level salary of $34,000 is negotiable, depending on experience.
- A four-day (35 hour) work week.
- Paid time off includes holidays, sick leave, and personal leave (which after two years increases to four weeks per year).
- 100% fully paid health insurance for employee & dependent children after 60 days of employment.
- Employer-paid life insurance policy of $25,000.
- Employer contributes 6% to retirement/401(k) plan after one year of full-time service.
- Additional voluntary options of dental, vision, term life, disability, and other insurance coverage also available.
- Flexible work plans including remote work options available after 6 months of employment.
This company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category.
Background ScreeningThis position is subject to Florida Level 2 background screening requirements through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, visit
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