Litigation Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support assigned attorneys with case research, document preparation, and effective case management. You will manage medical records, coordinate with clients and insurers, and prepare settlement-related documents.

Strong MS Office skills and legal procedures knowledge are essential. This in-office role requires 3–5 years of paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate, and a high level of English proficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years relevant work experience required.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Case management and organization of files.
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records.
• Assist with insurance coverage investigations.
• Prepare and maintain damage summaries (medical, wages, property).
• Log daily mail and forward medical records to insurers.
• Draft correspondence for case management.
• Assist with settlement documents and disbursements.
• Provide regular client communication regarding case status and updates.

Skills

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Legal procedures

Office administration

English grammar

Computers and software

Legal research

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