Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC (KNR); Sylvania (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC (KNR) in Ohio seeks a Paralegal to support assigned attorneys by researching facts, preparing documents, and managing cases with careful attention to deadlines. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience, a High School Diploma, and preferably a Bachelor's or paralegal certificate.

This role emphasizes client communication, precise record keeping, and collaboration with a legal team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years of relevant work experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, review, and organize medical records
• Investigate insurance coverage
• Prepare and maintain damage summaries (medical expenses, lost wages, property damage)
• Log daily mail
• Forward medical records to insurance carriers
• Draft correspondence for case management
• Balance verifications; assist with subrogation lien resolution
• Prepare and mail check requests and records
• Assist attorney with settlement documentation
• Prepare disbursement summaries
• Prepare file for litigation transfer
• Provide regular communication with clients regarding case status
• Attend weekly reports and monthly team meetings

Skills

Case management

Legal research

Client communication

Documentation

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.

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