--- title: Build Legal Intake Screener Voice AI Agent | Telnyx canonical: https://telnyx.com/templates/legal-intake-screener-voice-ai --- # Build Legal Intake Screener Voice AI Agent | Telnyx [Back to templates](https://telnyx.com/templates) consumer services # Build Legal Intake Screener Voice AI Agent Screen potential clients automatically with an voice AI agent that collects case details, determines practice area fit, and schedules consultations. Start building in Mission Control with usage-based pricing. introduction ## What this voice AI agent does The Legal Intake Screener template creates an inbound AI agent that handles initial client intake calls for law firms. It collects case details, determines whether the matter fits the firm's practice areas, and routes qualified prospects accordingly. Designed for law firms and legal practices that field high volumes of intake calls, this template ensures every potential client gets screened professionally, even after hours or during busy periods. The template comes pre-configured with intake question flows, practice area screening, and dynamic variables for firm name, jurisdiction, and office locations. **features** ## Core components of the Legal Intake Screener agent ### Case detail collection Gathers essential case information including type of matter, timeline, and key facts in a structured conversation. ### Practice area screening Determines whether the matter fits the firm's practice areas and jurisdiction before routing. ### Jurisdiction check and professional intake Verifies the matter falls within the firm's geographic and legal jurisdiction. Maintains a professional, empathetic tone appropriate for callers who may be in difficult situations. how to ## Build and deploy your agent in 5 easy steps **time** 5 minutes **pre-requisites** A Telnyx account with a phone number. **Step 1 of 5** ### 1. Select the template Sign in to your Telnyx account. Navigate to AI Assistants, click Create New Agent, and select Legal Intake Screener from the Customer Service & Routing category. ### 2. Set firm details Update dynamic variables with your firm name, practice areas, jurisdiction, and office locations. ### 3. Define screening criteria Update instructions with your practice areas, case types you accept, and disqualifying criteria. ### 4. Configure routing Set up transfer destinations for qualified leads, consultations, and matters outside your practice areas. ### 5. Test and go live Run test intake calls with different case types to verify screening accuracy and routing. Thank you for calling. I can help gather some initial information about your legal matter. Can you briefly describe what you need help with? **tips and insights** ## Legal Intake Screener voice AI best practices ### Be specific about practice areas Clearly define which case types you accept and which you refer out so the AI screens accurately. Clearly define which case types you accept and which you refer out so the AI screens accurately. ### Handle sensitive topics carefully Add guidance for callers in distress or discussing sensitive matters. Add guidance for callers in distress or discussing sensitive matters. ### Track intake quality Monitor which screened leads convert to retained clients to refine your qualification criteria. 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