Intake Specialist

Posted 2 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

Job Description: Intake Specialist Position Summary The Intake Specialist is the first impression of our law firm and plays a critical role in our growth. This is not an administrative position—it is a sales and client experience role. Your primary responsibility is to build trust with prospective clients, understand their needs, and guide qualified prospects toward scheduling and retaining our firm. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who enjoys helping people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is motivated by achieving measurable results. Key Responsibilities Answer inbound calls, texts, web chats, and online inquiries promptly and professionally. Return all inquiries in under 5 minutes. Politely decline sales calls & forward calls to appropriate team member Build rapport with prospective clients while demonstrating empathy and confidence. Qualify prospective clients using the firm’s intake criteria. Clearly explain the firm’s process and next steps. Schedule consultations with qualified leads. Send out welcome / intake emails to new clients within 30 minutes of them agreeing to retain the firm. Follow up consistently with prospective clients who have not yet scheduled or retained the firm. Maintain accurate and detailed notes in the CRM/case management system. Ensure every lead receives timely communication and exceptional customer service. Track daily activity and meet established performance goals. Confirm scheduled consultations and appointments. Collaborate with attorney and staff to ensure a seamless client onboarding experience. Eventual responsibilities may include posting on social media & blog, creating beautiful PDFs for marketing and client acquisition. ⸻ Qualifications Required Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Strong active listening skills Ability to build rapport and trust quickly Excellent organizational and time management skills Comfortable using technology and CRM software Ability to manage multiple conversations and priorities simultaneously Preferred Experience in legal intake, inside sales, customer service, or call center environments Experience using case management or CRM software Familiarity with legal services is a plus but not required Graphic design or marketing background or interest ⸻ Core Values We are looking for someone who demonstrates: Integrity Empathy Accountability Coachability Professionalism Continuous improvement A commitment to delivering an outstanding client experience ⸻ If you enjoy connecting with people, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact while helping our firm grow, we’d love to hear from you Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm Eastern Time Performance-based bonus opportunities!

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  • 6+ months
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  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:5 hours ago
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About the client
Member since Aug 9, 2011
  • United States
    Wyncote3:33 PM
  • $50K total spent
    135 hires, 34 active
  • 6,333 hours

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