About Us:

Tunyan Law, APC is a plaintiff-side employment law firm advocating for workers in cases involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, and wage violations. We primarily focus on wage-and-hour class actions.

We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and bilingual Intake/Legal Assistant to be the first point of contact for our potential and current clients. If you're passionate about helping people and eager to learn—even if you don’t have legal experience—we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Friendly, mission-driven team
• Opportunities for growth and legal training
• Meaningful work helping workers access justice
• Supportive, small-firm environment

Job Summary:

The Intake/Legal Assistant is essential to our client onboarding process. You will conduct intake interviews, gather information, and assist attorneys with various administrative and case-related tasks. This role is perfect for someone empathetic, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for prospective and existing clients with professionalism and empathy.
• Answer inbound calls, emails, and website inquiries.
• Conduct thorough intake interviews using a scripted questionnaire.
• Accurately input and maintain intake data in case management systems.
• Schedule consultations and ensure relevant documentation is obtained.
• Perform conflict checks and follow up on missing client information.
• Interview clients, witnesses, and class members; prepare summaries.
• File and serve legal documents (training provided).
• Maintain detailed case files and cost tracking summaries.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys as needed.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Embrace and learn new software tools and legal technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish-English) – fluency in both written and spoken communication is required.
• Legal or administrative assistant experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and time management abilities.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new tools (e.g., Clio, Microsoft Office, Apple OS).
• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Compensation & Schedule:

• Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour, based on experience
• Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Location: Hybrid – must be able to commute to our office in Glendale, CA

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and a short cover letter (optional but encouraged) describing why you're a great fit for this role.