Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC is seeking a Paralegal to support an assigned attorney in a fast-paced Columbus office. The role emphasizes case management, document preparation, and timely client communication to assist litigation and settlement processes.

The successful candidate will organize medical records, conduct insurance investigations, and prepare disbursement summaries while coordinating with attorneys and clients to ensure accurate, timely progress on cases.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Investigate and research facts to assist attorney.
• Prepare and organize medical records and damage summaries.
• Maintain case management: organize files, log mail, draft correspondence.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status and updates.
• Assist with settlement documentation and disbursements.
• Prepare file for litigation transfer when necessary.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Three to five years’ relevant work experience

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

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

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