Personal Injury Legal Assistant — Mon-Fri Downtown Office

Law Offices of James Scott Farrin; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid family leave

401(k) with match

Job summary

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our Personal Injury Paralegals in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will manage follow-ups, documentation, and administrative tasks to keep cases moving smoothly, enabling paralegals to focus on strategy, client communication, and case value.

This role offers a collaborative, team-oriented setting with a Monday–Friday in-office schedule at our downtown Durham or Raleigh offices (remote work not

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Legal Assistant in a personal injury or high-volume legal setting preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow detailed processes while exercising sound judgment.
• Must work full-time, Monday-Friday, in-office in Durham or Raleigh; remote work not available.

Responsibilities

• Support Personal Injury Paralegals in a high-volume caseload environment.
• Follow up with insurance adjusters regarding acknowledgments, liability decisions, limits, and claim status.
• Assist with opening claims, coverage verification, and overflow coverage when team members are out.
• Track and follow up on medical liens, subrogation, health insurance, and workers' compensation matters.
• Send Letters of Representation (LORs) and assist with MedPay demands and follow-up.
• Request and monitor medical, employment, and court-related records and documentation.
• Add medical bills and payments to case ledgers and assist with balance checks.
• Respond to basic provider and adjuster inquiries at paralegal discretion.
• Maintain accurate case notes, reminders, and follow-ups in the case management system.
• Provide general administrative and case support to keep files moving efficiently.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Deadline management

Case management software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our Personal Injury Paralegals in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will manage follow-ups, documentation, and administrative tasks to keep cases moving smoothly, enabling paralegals to focus on strategy, client communication, and case value.

This role offers a collaborative, team-oriented setting with a Monday–Friday in-office schedule at our downtown Durham or Raleigh offices (remote work not