Entry-Level Paralegal

Looking to jumpstart your legal career or gain valuable, hands-on law firm experience? Our downtown St. Louis client is seeking a motivated Temporary Intake Paralegal for a 3-month assignment .

This role serves as the crucial first point of contact for the firm, spending 80–90% of the workday communicating directly with potential clients. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional communication skills, and are eager to learn the inner workings of a high-volume plaintiff's practice, this is a prime opportunity to build your resume and work alongside an established legal team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Client Onboarding: Act as the first point of contact for potential new clients (PNCs), conducting initial interviews, gathering case details, and assessing initial viability.
• High-Volume Outreach: Spend 80–90% of the workday on the phone making contact with new leads and individuals reaching out via website or digital media inquiries.
• Data Management: Input PNC details accurately into the firm's CRM, ensuring precise contact info and demographics are recorded before routing to TrialWorks (case management system).
• Administrative Support: Assist in preparing, mailing, and scanning intake packages, authorizations, and client contracts.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the intake team, paralegal managers, and attorneys to ensure a smooth, professional client onboarding process.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Prior experience in a call center, high-volume phone outreach, or customer service environment required. (Experience in a plaintiff’s asbestos practice or legal setting is a strong plus!)
• Communication & Service: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a natural desire to help people navigating legal challenges.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office products; experience with legal CRMs or TrialWorks is a plus.
• Detail & Accuracy: High attention to detail, particularly regarding data entry and record management.
• Initiative: Ability to self-start, manage high-volume daily tasks independently, and solve problems proactively.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Term: 3-Month Temporary Assignment
• Location: Downtown St. Louis (Convenient central office location)
• Opportunity: Excellent exposure to plaintiff's litigation, legal CRM management, and client onboarding—ideal for building foundational law firm experience.