Description:
The Role:The Intake Attorney provides legal guidance and support throughout the intake and onboarding process, including evaluating potential cases, conducting 2-Eye Reviews, meeting with prospective clients, and ensuring claims are properly investigated and preserved. This role works closely with the Intake and legal teams to identify high-value cases, provide guidance on investigations, train team members on case evaluation, and ensure new matters are positioned for success. The position requires flexibility, including after-hours and weekend availability, travel, and in-person client meetings as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Case Evaluation & 2-Eye Review
- Legal Correspondence & Claim Preservation
- Intake Legal Support & Case Onboarding
- Training & Team Development
- Client Meetings & Sign-Ups
- Filevine Documentation & INV Inventory Management
- After-Hours & Weekend On-Call Coverage
- Cross-Department Collaboration
Key Characteristics
- Strong legal judgment with the ability to evaluate complex liability and damages issues
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client-facing interactions
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under time pressure
- Flexible and responsive, with willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours
- Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team development and mentorship
- Proactive approach to identifying opportunities and resolving issues
Required Experience:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar
- Minimum 5 years of experience in personal injury law, preferably plaintiff-side
- Experience with case evaluation, liability analysis, and damages assessment
- Familiarity with evidence preservation requirements and legal correspondence
- Proficiency with case management software (Filevine preferred)
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed
