Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reasonable accommodations

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick is seeking a full-time Paralegal to support attorneys through investigation, research, and document preparation. You will manage cases, collect medical records, review insurance information, and help with settlement processes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with two years of relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification is preferred. Strong MS Outlook, Word, and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of relevant work experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and research facts and prepare documents to support the assigned attorney.
• Maintain accurate case management and timely communication with clients and attorneys.
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records; assist with insurance investigations.
• Prepare disbursement summaries and settlement documentation when needed.
• Balance verifications and assist with subrogation lien resolution.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Paralegal certificate (preferred)

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Full-time

Description

The 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 attorneys.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and 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
  • Prepare file for litigation transfer when necessary
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two years of relevant work experience required
• Prefer Bachelor’s degree
• Prefer paralegal certificate

KNOWLEDGE

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. Exposure to computer screens and low level of noise.

Salary Description

$17 - $26/h