Personal Injury Legal Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Legal Assistant to join our Personal Injury Department. This role supports both litigation and pre-litigation teams, providing essential administrative and case management assistance. The ideal candidate will be organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process outgoing mail (FedEx, Certified, etc.)
• Manage incoming mail, client documents and files
• Process invoice payments and requests
• Data entry

• File original documents and maintain organized filing systems
• Conduct background research: criminal checks, social media checks, driving records, PeopleMap, and Secretary of State searches
• Perform courthouse runs
• Track follow-up items such as Sheriff service
• Monitor court calendars and assist with preparing minor settlement hearing packets
• Provide occasional translation support

• Provide miscellaneous notary services
• Create and maintain special project folders for incoming litigation cases

Qualifications:

• Prior law firm or legal assistant experience preferred (personal injury a plus).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with case management software and e-filing systems (training provided).
• Notary Public (or ability to obtain).
• Candidate doesn’t have to be bilingual (but a plus)
• Candidate must be able to work in-office (Raleigh or Durham) 5 days a week.