Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC in Dayton, OH is seeking a Paralegal to support assigned attorneys by investigating facts, researching cases, and preparing documents. Responsibilities include managing cases, communicating with clients and attorneys, organizing medical records, drafting correspondence, and assisting with settlements and litigation transfers as needed.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, 3–5 years of experience, and preferably a Bachelor's degree or paralegal

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Paralegal certificate preferred

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