Litigation Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support assigned attorneys with case management, document preparation, and fact research. The role involves handling medical records, insurance investigations, and timely client communication in a busy office environment.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal certificate, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and a preference for a bachelor’s degree. This in-office position operates Monday through Friday in Cleveland, Ohio.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years relevant work experience required.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• This position is based in office, M-F.

Responsibilities

• Case management and organization of files.
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records.
• Insurance coverage investigation and damage summaries.
• Prepare and maintain damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
• Log daily mail and forward medical records to insurance carriers.
• Draft correspondence for case management.
• Balance verifications and assist with subrogation lien resolution.
• Prepare disbursement summaries and check requests.
• Assist attorney with settlement documentation and disbursements.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status.
• Participate in weekly reports and monthly team meetings.

Skills

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Legal procedures

English grammar

Research procedures

Legal documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Description

The Litigation Paralegal position is responsible for investigating and researching facts and preparing documents to assist and support their assigned attorney. Responsibilities include accurate management of cases and timely communication with clients and attorney.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Case Management
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records
• Insurance coverage investigation
• Prepare, calculate, and maintain damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage
• Log daily mail
• Prepare and forward medical records to insurance carriers
• Draft correspondence necessary for case management
• Balance verifications and assist with subrogation lien resolution
• Prepare check requests, maintain check records, and mail checks
• Assist attorney with settlement documentation and disbursements
• Prepare disbursement summaries
• Communication
• Consistent and regular communication with clients regarding case status
• Weekly reports
• Monthly team meetings
• Provide support for other team members in their absence
• Meet/exceed goals
• Regular, consistent, punctual attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Skills:

• Highly proficient in MS Outlook, Word and Excel
• Legal practices and procedures.
• Business practices. Standard clerical and general office administration procedures.
• High command of English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
• Use of computers and related software applications.
• Research procedures.
• Procedures for preparing legal documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3-5 years relevant work experience required
• Paralegal certificate required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• This position is based in office, M-F

Kisling, Nestico & Redick is an Equal Opportunity Employer