Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick in Dayton, OH seeks a paralegal to assist attorneys by researching facts, organizing case materials, and preparing documents.

The role emphasizes meticulous case management, timely client communications, and coordinating with medical records and insurance information to support litigation and settlement efforts.\n\nYou will review records, draft correspondence, maintain file integrity, and help with subpoenas and disbursement summaries.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Investigate and research facts to support the assigned attorney.
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records.
• Prepare damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
• Draft correspondence and settlement documents.
• Balance verifications and assist with lien resolution.
• Prepare disbursement summaries and file for litigation transfer.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case status.
• Log daily mail and forward medical records to carriers.
• Provide support for team members and meet goals.

Skills

Case management

Medical records review

Document drafting

Client communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

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

• 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