Paralegal

Knrlegal; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Knrlegal in Cleveland, OH seeks a Paralegal to support an assigned attorney by researching facts, preparing documents, and managing case files with timely client communication.

The role emphasizes medical records handling, insurance investigations, damage summaries, and settlement documentation, with strong emphasis on organization, accuracy, and teamwork in a professional office setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of relevant work experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and research facts to support the assigned attorney.
• Manage cases and communicate with clients and attorneys in a timely manner.
• Prepare and organize medical records, damage summaries, and correspondence.
• Balance verifications and assist with settlement documentation and disbursements.
• Log daily mail and prepare file for litigation transfer when necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Research abilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Paralegal certificate (preferred)

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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.