Overview
This role manages the intake process for new business (clients and/or matters). Responsibilities include collecting required information from attorneys and/or clients, reviewing and evaluating the accuracy of that information, and ensuring it is uploaded into firm systems. The position also leads cross-functional collaboration to keep the intake process efficient, accurate, and completed end-to-end.
This position may be filled remotely, or in any of the organization’s locations.
Responsibilities
- Own attorney requests for business to be opened in firm systems, including:
- Collect defined intake information required to move a matter to “Open for Time” status, via direct attorney interview or an attorney-completed intake form.
- Collect defined secondary information to move a matter to “Open for Billing” status.
- Evaluate all data provided by other functional areas for accuracy before updating it in firm systems.
- Research and resolve any reports of inaccurate data through completion.
- Own and resolve issues that may arise in downstream functional areas due to incorrect data, minimizing effort for CRM and clients.
- Manage the business intake process by tracking and following up on outstanding items and/or issues until resolved.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date business records in the firm’s database.
- Provide excellent customer service to clients and potential clients.
- Stay current on cross-functional areas (e.g., conflicts, information governance, docketing, billing) and their stakeholder needs throughout the intake process; build relationships that strengthen the client and attorney intake experience.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred.
- 3–5 years’ relevant experience in a legal or customer service environment, preferably in a professional services environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, and EMS required.
- Excellent client and customer service skills.
- Ability to assess the accuracy of data associated with matters and make sound judgments and decisions.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and processes required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Excellent research, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation varies based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.
Expected compensation ranges by location:
- State of California: $72,000 - $146,000
- Cleveland, OH: $69,000 - $101,000
- State of Colorado: $66,000 - $118,000
- Columbus, OH: $67,000 - $98,000
- State of Connecticut: $57,000 - $144,000
- State of Illinois: $65,000 - $126,000
- State of Maine: $49,000 - $113,000
- State of Maryland: $70,000 - $105,000
- State of Massachusetts: $72,000 - $137,000
- State of Minnesota: $72,000 - $119,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $141,000
- State of New York: $67,000 - $144,000
- State of Vermont: $71,000 - $136,000
- State of Virginia: $47,000 - $136,000
- State of Washington: $70,000 - $132,000
- Washington, D.C.: $93,000 - $136,000
Salaries do not include a discretionary bonus. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and depend on individual and firm performance.
Full-time benefits include:
- Medical and dental coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
- Employee assistance program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements
- Additional benefits
Location
Remote or in any organization location (United States).