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Legal Intake Coordinator

Hire Hangar

Customer Experience & SuccessRemoteContractEntry levelCape TownSouth Africa42d ago

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The work location is Cape Town. Employer-stated compensation: Salary not included in the job posting.

Job description

About this role

Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term career. Role Overview We are seeking a client-focused and process-driven Legal Intake Coordinator to serve as the first point of contact for prospective clients across a general practice law firm. This is a full-time, high-volume role requiring exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to assess and qualify leads efficiently while delivering a compassionate and professional client experience from the very first interaction.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the initial point of contact for all prospective client inquiries via phone, email, and web form
  • Conduct structured intake interviews to gather relevant case information and assess potential fit
  • Accurately enter and manage prospect data within the firm's CRM and case management system
  • Qualify leads and route cases to the appropriate attorney or practice area based on established criteria
  • Schedule consultations and follow up with prospective clients to reduce no-show rates
  • Prepare and send intake packets, engagement letters, and onboarding documentation to new clients
  • Track intake metrics and provide regular updates on lead volume, conversion rates, and pipeline status
  • Maintain consistent follow-up with unconverted leads to maximize consultation bookings

Qualifications and requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal intake, client services, or customer-facing coordination role
  • Familiarity with legal intake procedures and the general operations of a law firm environment
  • Outstanding verbal and written English communication skills, with a warm, empathetic, and professional tone
  • Strong ability to gather detailed information efficiently while maintaining a positive client experience
  • Experience managing CRM systems and maintaining accurate data records across a high-volume pipeline
  • prior remote work experience, be fluent with remote collaboration tools and platforms (such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar), and have ideally worked with US or UK-based law firms. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
  • Familiarity with US law, legal procedures, and court systems is a strong advantage
  • Experience using legal CRM or intake platforms such as Lawmatics, Clio Grow, or Lead Docket
  • Background supporting intake across diverse practice areas including personal injury, family law, or immigration
  • Familiarity with legal consultation workflows, fee agreements, and client onboarding processes
  • Experience with sales or conversion-focused communication strategies in a legal or professional services context
  • Legal CRM/intake platforms (Lawmatics, Clio Grow, Lead Docket, or similar)
  • Case management software (Clio, MyCase, or similar)
  • Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive)
  • Slack, Zoom, and other remote collaboration tools
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How this listing was checked

Source status
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Employer or source
Hire Hangar
Source checked
September 7, 2026
Application destination
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Work setup and location
Remote · Cape Town
Who can apply
South Africa · Confirmed by source
Pay
Not stated by employer
Deadline
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