Pre-Litigation Attorney

Kisling, Nestico & Redick; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick in Akron, OH seeks a seasoned Attorney to join our growing personal injury firm. The candidate should be aggressive, focused, and capable of handling a large docket of cases across Ohio in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Essential duties include investigating facts, negotiating settlements (including lien resolution), maintaining client and partner relationships, collaborating with teams, supervising staff, and ensuring accommodations for disabilities where

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum 2–5 years of plaintiff or defense personal injury practice.

Responsibilities

• Investigate case facts and develop damages evidence.
• Negotiate all aspects of case settlements (including lien resolution).
• Maintain communication and positive relationships with clients, opposing attorneys, court personnel and insurance representatives.
• Work with teams to accomplish law firm goals.
• Supervise support staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Client relations

Team leadership

Presentation skills

Tools

MS Office

Litify

Job description

Kisling, Nestico & Redick is currently seeking a seasoned, results-driven Attorney to join our rapidly growing personal injury firm. This candidate should be aggressive, focused, and have the ability to handle a large, active docket of personal injury cases throughout Ohio while working in a fast-paced, professional environment. The primary office location is in Akron.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*

• Investigate case facts and develop damages evidence
• Negotiate all aspects of case settlements (including lien resolution) where appropriate
• Maintain communication and positive relationships with clients, opposing attorneys, court personnel and insurance representatives
• Work with teams to accomplish law firm goals
• Supervise support staff
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio
• Minimum 2-5 years of plaintiff or defense personal injury practice
• Insurance defense and/or prior claims handling experience is a major advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office required
• Knowledge of Litify case management software preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and overall superior communication and presentation skills
• Superior negotiation skills and ability to work under pressure

Kisling, Nestico & Redick is one of the largest plaintiff firms in Ohio with offices statewide. KNR offers top salaries with the opportunity for earnings through performance-based bonuses. Our firm offers a positive work environment, dedicated support staff, and a team-based work culture with benefits including 401k with company match.

Kisling, Nestico & Redick is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.