Closing Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Closing Paralegal to support attorneys and a Paralegal Manager with document prep, review, and case closure tasks in a busy office.

You will communicate with clients, insurers, and judges as needed, maintain confidentiality, and help organize files for litigation transfers while ensuring accuracy and timely updates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years relevant work experience in related field such as insurance and/or medical billing, insurance verification or accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Strong English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Logging daily mail and drafting day-to-day correspondence for case management.
• Assisting with document preparation, review, and settlement paperwork.
• Communicating with clients, Attorneys, and insurance adjusters on case status.
• Preparing files for litigation transfer when needed.
• Attending meetings and providing regular, consistent reports.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Legal terminology

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Communication skills

multitask

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

The Closing Paralegal provides clerical support on prelitigation files under the direct supervision of their Attorney and Paralegal Manager. The position will assist attorney(s) by providing support services including document preparation and review; communicating with clients, and other administrative duties related to the closure of the case.

Primary Tasks

Case Management

• Logging daily mail and drafting any correspondence necessary in the day-to-day case management
• Balance verifications
• Assistance with the resolution and protection of all subrogation lien interests
• Preparation of file for litigation transfer when necessary
• Assist Attorney with settlement paperwork and disbursements
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Meeting goals set by management

Communicating and corresponding with clients, Attorney, and insurance adjusters regarding case status

• Consistent client contacts
• Weekly reports
• Monthly team meetings
• Attend Quarterly Meetings (mandatory)
• Regular, consistent, punctual attendance.

Requirements

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, and the ability to operate standard office equipment
• Understanding legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Standard clerical and general office administration procedures.
• High command of English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task while maintaining organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgement.

Attributes

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Three to five years relevant work experience in related field such as insurance and/or medical billing, insurance verification or accounting.
• Prefer Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. Exposure to computer screens and low level of noise.

This job is a Monday - Friday in-office position

Equal Opportunity Employer