Personal Injury (Pre-Litigation) Paralegal
Law Offices of James Scott Farrin · Durham, NC · 1 wk ago
On-siteLegalFull-time
About the firm
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.
Responsibilities
- Act as the client's first point of contact — answering questions, providing updates, offering guidance through medical treatment, reviewing records, and keeping cases moving.
- Think critically and manage a high-volume caseload for a wide range of clients.
- Support and follow processes to succeed at every stage of pre‑litigation work.
- Help build a growing department and make an impact on clients' lives.
Requirements
- 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.
- Genuine interest in providing “above and beyond” client service.
- Candidates without legal experience will be considered for high‑potential fit; please include a cover letter explaining your interest and detailing relevant transferable skills.
Benefits
- Robust training, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities.
- State‑of‑the‑art case management software.
- Paid family leave.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Schedule
Full‑time, Monday–Friday, in‑office (downtown Durham or Raleigh). Remote work is not available for this role.
Pay
Competitive salary.
“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