Personal Injury (Pre-Litigation) Legal Assistant

Law Offices of James Scott Farrin; North Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid family leave

401(k) with match

Growth opportunities

Monday-Friday schedule

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in Durham and Raleigh seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our Personal Injury Paralegals in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. You will manage follow-ups, documentation, and routine case tasks to keep cases moving efficiently while paralegals focus on strategy and client communications.

This role emphasizes organization, task ownership, and teamwork. Full-time, Monday–Friday in-office in downtown Durham or Raleigh; remote work is not

Qualifikationen

• Experience as Legal/Administrative Assistant in a personal injury or high-volume setting preferred.
• Strong organization with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with case management systems and medical/legal docs.

Aufgaben

• Support Personal Injury Paralegals in a high-volume caseload environment.
• Follow up with insurance adjusters on acknowledgments, liability decisions, limits, and status.
• Assist with opening claims, coverage verification, and overflow coverage when needed.
• Track medical liens, subrogation, health insurance, and workers' comp matters.
• Send Letters of Representation (LORs) and assist with MedPay demands.
• Request and monitor medical, employment, and court records/docs.
• Add medical bills to case ledgers and assist with balance checks.
• Respond to provider/adjuster inquiries as directed by paralegals.
• Maintain accurate case notes and reminders in the CMS.
• Provide general administrative and case support to keep files moving.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support our Personal Injury Paralegals in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role is critical to keeping cases moving efficiently by managing follow-ups, documentation, and administrative case tasks so paralegals can focus on case strategy, client communication, and building case value.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys organization, task ownership, and working collaboratively within a legal team.

Key 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 (as delegated)
• 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

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Administrative Assistant in a personal injury or high-volume legal setting preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working with case management systems and medical/legal documentation
• Ability to follow detailed processes while exercising sound judgment
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support coverage needs
• Must work full-time, Monday-Friday, from our downtown Durham or Raleigh office (remote work not available for this role)

What We Offer

• Collaborative, team-based environment
• Opportunities for growth within the personal injury department
• Structured processes and clear role expectations
• Meaningful work helping injured clients move their cases forward
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Competitive salary and benefits, including paid family leave and 401(k) with match