Business Intake Specialist

Holland & Hart LLP; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 69,372,000 - 115,648,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland & Hart LLP in Denver, CO seeks a Business Intake Specialist to support the Office of General Counsel. You will execute complex intake processes, capture accurate client and matter data, and assist with engagement letters, conflicts checks, and matter setup.

Hybrid schedule with in‑office and remote days; compensation includes hourly pay with potential bonuses. This role emphasizes research, data integrity, and collaboration with Ethics & Conflicts teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4+ years prior experience as a legal assistant or similar role at a large or medium firm preferred.
• Experience with Aderant Expert, Intapp products, Lexis Diligence, and Capital IQ is a plus.
• Good spelling, writing, editing, formatting, and proofreading skills; high data accuracy expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Intake Manager and Ethics & Conflicts teams with departmental operations and training.
• Capture and analyze data to open new matters or add parties to matters accurately.
• Conduct entity research using Lexis Diligence, Capital IQ and government sites.
• Draft engagement letters and ensure standard terms are included and compliant.

Skills

Data integrity

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Aderant Expert

Intapp

Lexis Diligence

Capital IQ

Job description

The Business Intake Specialist provides crucial operational and analytical support to billing attorneys and the Business Intake team in the Office of General Counsel by executing sophisticated intake processes and departmental operations. Under general oversight, this role provides the firm’s billing attorneys with a reliable, efficient, and seamless new business intake experience by effectively procuring, researching, analyzing, and capturing the required key information received from the billing attorney while expertly navigating the requirements of the intake process to ensure clients are onboarded and matters are opened and maintained accurately and efficiently while complying with firm best practices, policies, and procedures. This role receives comprehensive training in legal intake/ operations and compliance, with structured development opportunities that build expertise in entity research, conflict identification, and legal operations management. As a critical component of the firm’s risk management infrastructure, the Business Intake Specialist ensures accurate data capture and procedure compliance that directly impacts matter opening efficiency, client satisfaction, revenue protection, compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct and applicable federal law related to “know your client” obligations, and mitigation of malpractice exposure and disqualification risks.

• Responsible for assisting the Business Intake Manager, Ethics & Conflicts Managers, Managing EBI Counsel and Director of Ethics, Ethics & Conflicts Counsel, and Business Intake and Training and Lateral Intake Supervisors with departmental operations including financial coordination, professional correspondence, meeting logistics, communication management, training event coordination, and other reasonable administrative department-related responsibilities to ensure seamless department functionality and support strategic initiatives.
• Responds to inquiries from firm personnel seeking copies of existing engagement letters by retrieving and distributing the requested documents or, if the letters cannot be located, providing alternative relevant engagement information and communication details.
• Maintains the billing attorneys Business Intake Specialist document management folders and files approved engagement letters in the appropriate locations.
• Under general oversight with developing independence, accurately captures and analyzes key data received from billing attorneys to open new matters or add parties to existing matters from start to finish in an accurate and efficient manner providing the billing attorney with an exceptional intake experience and ensuring the firm complies with matter set up obligations. This entails:
• effectively communicates the intake requirements of the firm to billing attorneys, utilizing consultative approach to obtain necessary information and ensure complete data capture,
• conducts sophisticated entity research and analysis utilizing the internet, and advanced research platforms (Lexis Diligence, Capital IQ, and various government websites) to determine the complete names of entities, correct relationships and affiliations of each party, and determining the corporate structure of entities involved to ensure accurate recording of information and to uncover relevant information helpful for conflict report generation and conflict clearances,
• drafting engagement letters to ensure the proper clauses are incorporated based on each unique matter and that the firm’s standard terms of engagement are in place with the client,
• complying with firm policies and procedures, and
• navigating the electronic business intake system.
• Under general oversight, collaborates with billing attorneys by generating reports that identify active intake requests that have become dormant and resolves them to completion.
• Under general oversight, updates and cleans up active intake requests in the electronic business intake system when billing attorneys leave the firm. May need to follow up with relevant parties to obtain additional information required to complete these updates.
• Develops expertise in departmental communications management, progressing toward independent handling of routine inquiries and correspondence.
• Builds proficiency in late shift operations, including email management and intake initiation to support the firm's comprehensive service delivery.
• Under general oversight, develops proficiency in lateral attorney hire client onboarding processes, supporting seamless integration of new attorneys and their client relationships, as needed.
• Under general oversight, develops skills in signed engagement letter review and approval process, including monitoring workflow systems and ensuring compliance with firm standards, as needed.
• Provides support and assistance on important team projects and initiatives, as requested.
• Collaborates with Ethics & Business Intake staff as assigned.
• Handles and safeguards sensitive and confidential information daily and maintains client and employee confidence by complying with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties and tasks assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to supporting the firm’s overall objectives.
• Communication - Understands the importance of and demonstrates verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.
• Customer/Client Experience - Creates a consistent and exceptional experience for others, whether directly to external clients/customers or indirectly through internal support, that elevates the overall perception of the firm.
• Job Knowledge and Technical Skill - Demonstrates an understanding of objectives, duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the job with exceptional quality work.
• Team Player - Works within team and cross-functionally to meet required results.

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certification):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Four (4) + years prior experience as a legal assistant or a similar role at a large or medium firm preferred.
• High level of proficiency using personal computers, database software, Adobe, Windows applications, and online research tools. Data integrity focus with demonstrated attention to accuracy in complex information management. Experience with Aderant Expert, Intapp products, Lexis Diligence, and Capital IQ a plus.
• Good spelling, writing, editing, formatting, and proofreading skills. Above average typing required, and ten-key skills preferred.
• Requires initiative, an inquisitive nature, positivity, and the adoption of solution-based approach in all aspects of work.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Demonstrates commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement in intake procedures while maintaining high standards for data integrity and compliance.
• Requires good time management, organizational and planning skills to prioritize and handle detailed and repetitive work, and to assess, recommend and implement improved work procedures. Process improvement mindset with interest in legal operations and compliance procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain composure with minimal supervision.
• Requires good interpersonal/communication skills with a positive customer service-oriented attitude, high level of professional integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to work effectively with personnel at all levels within the firm.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when necessary to meet departmental deadlines.

Schedule:

At this time, this position allows for a hybrid schedule. During the first ninety days, employees will be required to be in-office three days per week and remote two days per week. After the initial ninety-day period, the schedule transitions to two days in-office and three days remote per week. After one year in this role, employees are eligible to work predominantly remote. Additional days in-office may be required depending on business need and the demands of specific tasks. The hybrid work structure may change at any time, including the number of in-office day requirements.

Compensation:

Holland & Hart offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. The Colorado and Nevada salary range is $24.21 to $40.36 per hour. A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance.

Application Window:

The application window is anticipated to close on or after Monday, August 17, 2026.

Holland & Hart works hard to promote work/life balance with a 37.5-hour scheduled work week for most staff employees, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.