Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC is seeking a Paralegal to assist assigned attorneys with case management, factual research, and preparation of legal documents. The role requires organizing medical records, coordinating with clients and insurers, and supporting settlement activities.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, at least two years of relevant experience, and a paralegal certificate or a bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Investigate and research facts to support assigned attorney
• Manage cases and communicate with clients and attorneys
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records
• Prepare damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage
• Draft correspondence for case management
• Balance verifications and assist with lien resolution
• Prepare disbursement summaries and check requests
• Assist attorney with settlement documentation and disbursements
• Log daily mail and prepare files for litigation transfer when needed
• Provide support to team members and attend regular meetings

Skills

Communication

Research procedures

Legal documentation

English grammar

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of relevant work experience

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.