Personal Injury (Pre-Litigation) Paralegal

Law Offices of James Scott Farrin; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust training

Mentorship

Growth opportunities

Case management software

Mon-Fri schedule

Paid family leave

401(k) with match

Job summary

Law Offices of James S. Farrin is seeking a paralegal for our high-performance pre-litigation team in Durham/Raleigh. The role centers on client care, case progression, and efficient support across the personal injury workflow.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of legal experience, is organized, and can manage a high-volume caseload. Remote work is not available; this is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant legal experience (pre-litigation personal injury preferred).
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, not required.
• Organized, decisive, and able to manage a high volume of work.
• Comfortable learning new software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Be the client’s first point of contact, answering questions and providing updates.
• Guide clients through medical treatment and review records to move cases forward.
• Think critically and manage a high-volume caseload across a range of clients.
• Support a fast-paced, high-impact pre-litigation team to achieve justice for injured people.

Skills

Legal experience

High-volume caseload

Organized

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Are you a paralegal who thrives on getting things done while making every client feel cared for? We're reinventing our approach to personal injury cases and looking for the best of the best to join our high-performance pre-litigation team.

At our firm, paralegals are deeply valued and play a central role in helping us achieve justice for injured people.

Who We Are

We're one of the largest and fastest-growing personal injury firms in North Carolina, recently named the Triangle's Best Large Company to Work For. Forty percent of our team has been with us more than five years — and we're looking for people with the character, values, and drive to keep that culture going.

What We Offer

• Robust training, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities
• State-of-the-art case management software — control your cases, rather than your cases controlling you
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Competitive salary and benefits, including paid family leave and 401(k) with match

What the Day Looks Like

You're the client's first point of contact — answering questions, actively providing updates, offering guidance through medical treatment, reviewing records, and keeping cases moving. You'll have the support and processes to succeed at every stage, but this isn't an order-taking role: you'll be expected to think critically and manage a high-volume caseload for a wide range of clients.

It's fast-paced and a strong fit for organized, driven paralegals who want to make an impact on clients' lives and help build a growing department.

What We're Looking For

• At least one year of relevant legal experience (pre-litigation personal injury experience preferred)
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, not required
• Organized, decisive, and able to manage a high volume of work
• Comfortable learning new software and systems
• A genuine interest in providing “above and beyond” client service
• Must work full-time, Monday–Friday, from our downtown Durham or Raleigh office (remote work not available for this role)

Candidates without legal experience will be considered for high-potential fit. Please include a cover letter explaining your interest and detailing relevant transferable skills.

“Paralegals are the backbone of our firm. They often drive our success and consistently help us get better results for our clients. I'd put our team up against anyone's.”

— James S. Farrin