Litigation Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick in Dayton, OH seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support assigned attorneys through diligent case management, factual investigation, and preparation of documents.

Responsibilities include organizing medical records, handling insurance related tasks, draft correspondence, prepare damage summaries, and maintain timely client communications.

The role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience and a Paralegal certificate, with an in-office schedule (Mon-Fri).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Paralegal certificate is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Office-based, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Case management and file organization.
• 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 and forward medical records to insurers.
• Draft correspondence 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.
• Regular and clear communication with clients regarding case status.
• Prepare weekly reports and participate in monthly team meetings.
• Provide support for other team members in their absence.
• Meet and exceed goals; maintain punctual attendance.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Legal procedures

Clerical skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Legal research

Legal documentation

Education

Paralegal certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job 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 checksAssist 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