Intake Attorney

CornerStone Staffing; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CornerStone Staffing invites an Intake Attorney to join a dynamic litigation practice in Dallas. You will lead the evaluation and processing of new cases, working with intake specialists and attorneys to identify viable claims and ensure accurate case documentation.

The role requires 4+ years of plaintiff-side litigation experience, supervising paralegals, and excellent legal analysis. You will help move qualified cases into active litigation or claims resolution with professional client

Qualifications

• 4+ years of plaintiff-side litigation experience at a mid-sized or large law firm, including experience preparing and filing complaints.
• Demonstrated experience supervising paralegals or legal assistants and managing case documentation, deadlines, and litigation workflows.
• Strong legal analysis, organization, communication, and independent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial client consultations, evaluate potential claims, and assess case viability across personal injury, mass tort, toxic exposure, and wrongful death matters.
• Collect, review, and organize medical records, supporting documentation, and case information for legal analysis and claim evaluation.
• Oversee and prepare legal petitions and complaints, ensuring accuracy, compliance with filing requirements, and timely submission.
• Supervise and coordinate intake paralegals and legal assistants while maintaining clear, professional, and empathetic client communication.
• Collaborate with litigation attorneys and support teams to transition accepted cases into active litigation or claims processes.

Skills

Client intake

Legal analysis

Case management

Communication

Tools

LexisNexis File & Serve

Lexis Advance

eFileTexas

NYSCEF

PACER/CM/ECF

Needles or Neos

Job description

Intake Attorney (BBBH8606) Dallas, Texas

Salary: USD145000 - USD165000 per year

INTAKE ATTORNEY

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• Salary: $145,000–$165,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
• Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), and paid vacation

ROLE IMPACT

Join an established, full-service litigation firm specializing in personal injury, mass tort, toxic tort, pharmaceutical litigation, and wrongful death cases. As an Intake Attorney, you will lead the evaluation and processing of new cases, working closely with intake specialists, paralegals, and litigation attorneys. Your work will help identify viable claims, ensure accurate case documentation, and move qualified cases efficiently into active litigation or claims resolution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct initial client consultations, evaluate potential claims, and assess case viability across personal injury, mass tort, toxic exposure, and wrongful death matters.
• Collect, review, and organize medical records, supporting documentation, and case information for legal analysis and claim evaluation.
• Oversee and prepare legal petitions and complaints, ensuring accuracy, compliance with filing requirements, and timely submission.
• Supervise and coordinate intake paralegals and legal assistants while maintaining clear, professional, and empathetic client communication.
• Collaborate with litigation attorneys and support teams to transition accepted cases into active litigation or claims processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of plaintiff-side litigation experience at a mid-sized or large law firm, including experience preparing and filing complaints.
• Demonstrated experience supervising paralegals or legal assistants and managing case documentation, deadlines, and litigation workflows.
• Strong legal analysis, organization, communication, and independent problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• LexisNexis File & Serve: Electronic court filing
• Lexis Advance: Legal research and case law analysis
• eFileTexas (eFile.TXCourts.gov): Texas electronic court filing
• NYSCEF: New York State Courts Electronic Filing
• PACER/CM/ECF: Federal court records and electronic filing
• Needles or Neos: Legal case management and client intake databases

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience conducting legal intake, screening prospective clients, and evaluating complex personal injury or mass tort claims.
• Familiarity with asbestos litigation, toxic torts, pharmaceutical liability, opioid litigation, products liability, or catastrophic injury cases.
• Ability to take initiative, adapt quickly, and work collaboratively with attorneys and legal support teams with minimal supervision.