Litigation Paralegal

Knrlegal; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick in Dayton, OH seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys with case management, document preparation, and timely client communications.

The role requires 3–5 years of paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate, strong MS Outlook/Word/Excel skills, and office-based, Monday–Friday work. Bachelor’s degree preferred. KNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Paralegal certificate is required.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Position is based in office, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and research facts and prepare documents to support assigned attorney.
• Case management and organization of medical records and related materials.
• Prepare, calculate, and maintain damage summaries including medical expenses and lost wages.
• Log daily mail and prepare/forward medical records to insurers.
• Draft correspondence for case management and settlement documentation.
• Communicate with clients regularly regarding case status.
• Provide support for team members and participate in weekly/monthly meetings.

Skills

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Legal procedures

Research procedures

English grammar

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