Senior Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kisling, Nestico & Redick law firm in Cleveland, OH seeks a Senior Paralegal to support multiple attorneys in prelitigation personal injury caseloads and manage complex administrative duties.

You will handle case management, gather medical records, prepare damage summaries, coordinate with clients and insurance adjusters, and assist with litigation readiness while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years relevant legal experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Strong MS Office and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate insurance coverages for clients.
• Obtain and organize medical records for treatment outlines.
• Prepare and maintain damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
• Log daily mail and draft correspondence for day-to-day case management.
• Prepare files for litigation transfer when necessary.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys and adjusters regarding case status; provide weekly reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Team player

English grammar

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Paralegal certificate

Job description

The Senior Paralegal performs a variety of specialized, articulate, and administrative support duties for multiple Attorney’s and manages the clerical operations of complex prelitigation personal injury cases.

Position Responsibilities:

• Case Management
  • Investigation of all insurance coverages available to the client
  • Obtaining, reviewing, and organizing medical records to complete a treatment outline
  • Preparing, calculating, and maintaining damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage
  • Logging daily mail and drafting any correspondence necessary in the day-to-day case management
  • Preparation of file for litigation transfer when necessary
• Submissions
  • Preparing and forwarding medical specials to insurance carriers with demand summary
  • Meeting and exceeding goals set
• Communication
  • corresponding with clients, Attorney and insurance adjusters regarding case status
  • Consistent client contacts
  • Weekly reports
  • Monthly team meetings
  • Maintain professional interactions, internally and externally

Requirements

• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task while maintaining organization
• Ability to exercise patience and professionalism in dealing with difficult clients and providers.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, and the ability to operate standard office equipment
• Must work well in a team atmosphere
• Must maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
• High command of English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling as well as use of computers and related applications.

Education:

High School Diploma/ GED required

Three to five years’ relevant work experience preferred

Prefer Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

This job operates in a professional office environment. Exposure to computer screens and low level of noise.