Legal Assistant

Farrin•Durham, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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
Must be able to work M-F fulltime from downtown Durham, N.C.