What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Intake and Data Base Specialist position at Bousquet Holstein?
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is a versatile law firm with offices in Syracuse and Ithaca, representing clients across many industries. The firm’s clientele is comprised of businesses and individual clients for whom we provide legal advice and counsel on a broad range of matters covering more than 30 different practice areas.
Our mission and core beliefs are the guiding principles of our firm and determine how we practice law, respect and serve our clients, support our attorneys and staff, and achieve our goals and those of our clients. Our firm's identity is grounded in the value of teamwork and respect for everyone's individual contributions — and we are committed to fostering a diverse workplace that reflects the communities in which our clients and employees live and work.
With a history of over 60 years serving the Syracuse area, our firm feels a profound commitment to our community. This responsibility is a pillar of our company culture, and the contributions we collectively and individually make to our community are an integral part of who we are.
Bousquet Holstein PLLC currently has the following job opportunities available. For questions or inquiries regarding attorney positions, please contact Samantha Kasmarek, Director of Attorney Recruitment & Development at skasmarek@bhlawpllc.com. For inquiries on all other positions please contact Human Resources at HR@bhlawpllc.com. All inquiries will be kept confidential.
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is a full-service law firm serving individual and business clients through an interdisciplinary and team-based approach. The Firm was founded on a set of core beliefs, including a belief in the value of teamwork and respect for each individual's contribution. As part of our belief in each employee's individuality, and our drive to enhance the versatility and quality of our legal services on a continuous basis, we are committed to fostering a diverse workplace that reflects the communities in which our clients and employees live and work.
We currently seek a full-time experienced Legal Intake and Data Base Specialist to join our Firm Administration team in our Syracuse Office.
Salary Range: $27.00 – $29.00/hr.
Primary Responsibilities:
Intake
- Responsible for receiving intake phone calls from potential clients.
- Complete intake form for potential clients and direct to appropriate attorney.
New Client / Matter
- Carefully, accurately and in a timely manner, review and process all NCMM submissions for new and existing clients (includes conducting any required corporate research on the listed parties to the submission, resolving any noted data entry errors/omissions in the NCMM forms).
- Review new matters for accuracy and completion, confirming that required documents such as engagement letters and conflict waivers are attached.
- Collaborate with attorneys, staff and the Firm's Time and Billing Department to ensure that the Client Database is regularly updated for accurate invoice addresses and billing methods.
- Process all client matter modifications, closings and re-openings, while maintaining system integrity and confidentiality.
- Responsible for routine maintenance of NCMM Forms.
- Maintain and update procedure manual.
- Additional projects/duties as assigned.
Requested Qualifications:
- Prior legal industry new business intake/conflicts experience. Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience preferred.
- Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
- Excellent database and internet research skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to communicate concisely, accurately and professionally with attorneys, administrative staff and prospective clients.
- Strong telephone communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with teammates to ensure exceptional customer service.
Individuals from historically under-represented groups within the legal community are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to Lisa Bachar, Director of Human Resources, at lbachar@bhlawpllc.com.
Salary : $27 - $29
