Intake Attorney

Location: One World Trade Center, NY
285 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10007
Employment Type: Full-Time, in-person
Application Deadline: Until the position is filled
※ Please apply by emailing directly to us (see below). Thank you.

About SJKP, LLP

SJKP, LLP is a New York-based law firm dedicated to providing high-quality legal services across corporate law, commercial litigation, international transactions, real estate, and immigration matters. Our attorneys bring extensive experience from both domestic and international legal markets, enabling us to deliver practical and strategic solutions tailored to the needs of our diverse clientele.

With a client base spanning individuals, start-ups, and multinational companies, SJKP takes pride in offering personalized legal representation with global reach. Our team is equipped to assist clients in navigating cross-border transactions, complex disputes, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that legal challenges are met with precision and foresight.

Building on our foundation in New York, SJKP is committed to expanding its network of international partnerships and enhancing its capacity to serve clients operating in both the United States and abroad.

To learn more about our firm, please visit our website at www.sjkplawfirm.com

Job Overview

SJKP LAW FIRM LLP handles a broad scope of matters, including corporate law, commercial litigation, international transactions, real estate, and immigration. We are committed to providing exceptional service from the client’s very first interaction. We are seeking a qualified, knowledgeable, and personable attorney who can respond to legal inquiries, assist prospective clients, and facilitate client intake and engagement.

The primary role of the Intake Attorney is to contact prospective clients who have submitted legal inquiries, assist them with initial consultations, and secure engagement agreements. For clients who cannot visit the office, consultations and intake procedures will be conducted via phone or Zoom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Consultations & Engagement: Provide legal guidance tailored to clients’ needs, present appropriate legal solutions, and connect them with the appropriate attorney. Facilitate engagement agreement execution.
• Legal Strategy & Risk Assessment: Offer legal insights regarding optimal strategies for clients’ situations and evaluate potential legal risks.
• Promote the Firm’s Capabilities: Clearly articulate the firm’s strengths, manage client expectations, and guide prospective clients toward engagement.
• Client Communication: Address client concerns, respond to inquiries, and maintain open communication regarding case status and next steps.
• Explain Legal Processes: Clearly and professionally explain legal procedures and case eligibility in understandable language.
• Consultations via Zoom/Phone/In-Office: Build trust with prospective clients and support conversion of prospective clients into active clients.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with intake specialists and paralegals to provide legal insight and ensure smooth workflow.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, or an LL.M. from an accredited law school (J.D. preferred)
• Licensed attorney with prior law firm experience (Experience in corporate law, immigration law, criminal law, and family law is preferred.)
• Admission to the New York State Bar (additional state bar admissions are a plus)
• Strong writing skills and proficiency with basic computer applications
• Ability to manage multiple client matters simultaneously with strong client-service skills

Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, strong academic credentials, outstanding research and writing abilities, a solid work ethic, and the ability to work collaboratively and manage team interactions. Practical litigation-related experience is required.

Salary information: $130,000~
Salary adjusted based on skills, experience and performance
※ Please indicate your desired salary in the application email

How to Apply

Please send your resume, cover letter, expected salary, visa status/work authorization and earliest start date to hr@sjkplaw.com. For the email subject line, please include “NY Intake Attorney (Indeed) – [Your Name].” Only shortlisted candidates who provided all the requested information will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person