Litigation Paralegal

Knrlegal; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick in Ohio is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support an assigned attorney by researching facts and preparing documents. You will manage cases, obtain and organize medical records, and communicate with clients throughout the process.

This office-based role requires 3-5 years of paralegal experience and a paralegal certificate, with proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and Excel. Strong English grammar and professional conduct are essential.

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

• Investigate facts and prepare documents to support the attorney.
• Case management and timely client communication.
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records.
• Prepare damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, property damage.
• Log daily mail and prepare checks and disbursement summaries.
• Assist attorney with settlement documentation and disbursements.
• Balance verifications and assist with subrogation lien resolution.
• Draft correspondence for case management.
• Attend monthly team meetings and provide support to team members.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Skills

English grammar

MS Outlook proficiency

MS Word proficiency

MS Excel proficiency

Legal practices

Office administration

Research procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

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