Paralegal

Socket.dev; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Paralegal to support assigned attorneys by investigating and researching facts, and preparing documents. The role involves managing cases, communicating with clients and attorneys, and assisting with settlement and litigation processes.

Eligible candidates should have at least a high school diploma or GED, with two years of relevant experience; a Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate is preferred. Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtain, review, and organize medical records.
• Insurance coverage investigation.
• Prepare and maintain damage summaries including medical expenses and lost wages.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job 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.