Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick is seeking a Paralegal in Cincinnati, OH to support assigned attorneys with case investigation, factual research, and document preparation. The role emphasizes accurate case management and timely client and attorney communications.

Responsibilities include organizing records, coordinating with insurance carriers, drafting correspondence, and assisting with settlements and disbursements as part of a collaborative legal team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years’ relevant work experience required.
• Prefer Bachelor’s degree.
• Prefer paralegal certificate.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, research facts and prepare documents to assist assigned attorney.
• Manage cases accurately and communicate with clients and attorneys in a timely manner.
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records; prepare and forward records to insurance carriers.
• Prepare, calculate, and maintain damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
• Draft correspondence and maintain file organization for case management.
• Assist attorney with settlement documentation and disbursements; prepare disbursement summaries.

Skills

Case management

Client communication

Document preparation

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Paralegal certificate preferred

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

• o Obtain, review, and organize medical records
• o Insurance coverage investigation
• o Prepare, calculate, and maintain damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage
• o Log daily mail
• o Prepare and forward medical records to insurance carriers
• o Draft correspondence necessary for case management
• o Balance verifications and assist with subrogation lien resolution
• o Prepare check requests, maintain check records, and mail checks
• o Assist attorney with settlement documentation and disbursements
• o Prepare disbursement summaries
• o 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

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Three to five years’ relevant work experience required
• Prefer Bachelor’s degree
• Prefer paralegal certificate