Senior Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC (KNR); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KNR, a leading Ohio-based law firm, seeks a Senior Paralegal to support multiple attorneys in complex prelitigation personal injury cases. You will handle case management tasks, organize medical records, and prepare damage summaries to ensure accurate client documentation.

The role emphasizes professional client interaction, attention to detail, and proficient MS Office usage. A high level of attendance and teamwork is required in a fast-paced office environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years’ relevant work experience preferred.
• Prefer Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Proficiency in MS Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: manage prelitigation personal injury files, organize medical records, and prepare damage summaries.
• Submissions: forward medical specials to insurance carriers with demand summaries.
• Communication: correspond with clients, attorneys, and adjusters; provide weekly and monthly status updates.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

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.