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Levin & Nalbandyan LLP

Intakes Attorney

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  • Full Time
  • Bakersfield, CA
October 2, 2025 Attorney

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a licensed attorney to lead our Intake Department. This role goes beyond traditional management — the Intakes Attorney will establish processes, enforce KPIs, and serve as the knowledge base for intake operations. They will lead a 20+ person team (with anticipated expansion), instill a sales culture that signs retainers on the first call, and ensure exceptional client service through disciplined processes, rigorous training, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership 

  • Lead, mentor, and manage intake specialists and team leads
  • Develop and enforce KPIs around:


    • Retainer sign-on-first-call rates
    • Missed call minimization
    • Qualified lead conversion
    • Call quality and SOP compliance


  • Ensure Team Leads conduct weekly 1:1s with intake specialists and monitor calls for quality; oversee effectiveness or implement AI QA tools
  • Coordinate and deliver bi-weekly sales training for intake staff on persuasion, empathy, objection handling, and retainer conversion

Technology

  • Optimize Salesforce/Litify, telephony, call routing, and AI QA solutions for intake efficiency
  • Monitor marketing lead sources and intake data to identify trends and ROI
  • Produce weekly/monthly reports on KPIs, performance, and source conversion


Client Experience 

  • Maintain high client service standards — ensuring every caller experiences empathy, professionalism, and trust
  • Handle escalated calls and ensure legal sufficiency in case qualification
  • Regularly audit intake scripts, retainers, and processes for compliance and accuracy


Cross-Department Leadership

  • Work closely with Marketing to optimize lead quality and conversion
  • Coordinate with Attorneys and Case Managers for smooth client onboarding and expectations
  • Provide intake performance updates and strategic recommendations to firm leadership


Workforce Management

  • Oversee staffing, scheduling, and coverage to ensure minimal missed calls, including weekends/after-hours
  • Partner with HR to recruit, onboard, and retain top intake talent
  • Develop a scalable intake training and onboarding program

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law in California
  • 3+ years of personal injury or plaintiff-side litigation experience (preferred)
  • Appetite to lead high-volume teams (20+ staff)
  • Excellent communication, empathy, and client service skills
  • Ability to foster a sales-driven culture in a legal setting


Why Join Us

  • Shape and scale the intake engine of a rapidly growing law firm
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and advancement opportunities


Why Levin & Nalbandyan:

  • Competitive salary with bonus potential
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Supportive team culture and opportunities for long-term career growth
  • Centrally located Los Angeles office with a flexible hybrid schedule

 

 

Life at Levin & Nalbandyan:

  • Modern office space
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Casual work attire
  • Relaxed atmosphere
  • Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
  • Goal-oriented environment with performance incentives
  • Flexible working hours
  • Safe work environment
  • Lively atmosphere

 

 

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Data reimbursement
  • Optional Life insurance
  • Paid time off



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