Job Description
Job Description
Are you passionate about helping people, and looking for a legal career to make that tangible effect?
This law firm in Murrieta - focused on assisting veterans - is seeking an Intake Legal Assistant to join their growing team!
Responsibilities:
- gathering details from first calls (they have templates) understanding where vets are at in the VA benefits process
- walking them through how the firm can help
- gathering documents
- setting up exams with doctors.
- vetting potential leads
This Intake Legal Assistant must be positive, helpful, and solutions-oriented. They will establish relationships because these clients have long-term cases.
Details of Role:
· Hours: Preferably 7:30/8-4:30.
· Profile that would be a fit:
o Strong attention to detail.
o Being able to de-escalate with upset clients. A calming nature!
o Being a veteran / knowledge of the VA is helpful! Otherwise, someone who has worked in administrative law or immigration law are the closest thing
Perks of Company:
· “I’m passionate about what I do! That passion bleeds into the people we are helping. We are changing the trajectory of our clients’ lives.” -managing partner
· Managing partner has done combat tours herself; she truly relates to her clients.
· Flexibility on hours/days in the office.
· No suits! Relaxed office atmosphere.
· Team eats lunch together.
· Prior receptionist and paralegals got raises last year! “We want people to know they are doing a good job.”
Pay is contingent upon prior legal intake experience. The firm also offers a generous 401K and PTO package!
Keys/Must-Haves:
- Prior intake experience strongly preferred
- Strong organization and customer service skills – a positive demeanor (no negative pessimists at this firm!).
- Passionate about helping people!
- Ability to commute to Murrieta 3-4x/week
Ready to learn more? Send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "Murrieta Intake Legal Assistant" as the subject line. This job can start immediately, after one interview, so apply today!