Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC (KNR); Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC (KNR) is seeking a Paralegal to support assigned attorneys by researching facts, preparing documents, and managing cases with accuracy and timely client communication.

The role involves obtaining and organizing medical records, handling insurance-related tasks, drafting correspondences, and assisting with settlements and litigation preparation. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with preference for a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate.

Qualifications

• Three to five years' relevant paralegal experience required.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree or 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 and 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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