Litigation Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick; Sylvania (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to assist assigned attorneys with case management, medical records, and insurance-related tasks. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, timely client communication, and preparation of damages summaries.

Office-based, Monday–Friday, with opportunities to support other team members as needed. Applicants should have 3–5 years of paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate, and a strong command of English grammar.

Qualifications

• High level proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Understanding of legal practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard office administration procedures.
• Strong command of English grammar, usage, punctuation and spelling.
• Experience with computers and legal software applications.
• Knowledge of research procedures.
• Experience in preparing legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Case management and organization of case files.
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records.
• Investigate insurance coverage as part of case preparation.
• Prepare and maintain damage summaries (medical, wage, property).
• Log daily mail and forward medical records to carriers.
• Draft correspondence for case management tasks.
• Balance verifications; assist with subrogation lien resolution.
• Prepare and mail check requests and disbursement summaries.
• Assist attorney with settlement documents and disbursements.
• Maintain regular communication with clients about case status.
• Provide support to team members; attend meetings and reports.

Skills

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Legal practices

Business practices

English grammar

Computers

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