Senior Paralegal

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

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC (KNR) in Cleveland, OH seeks a Senior Paralegal to provide advanced support for multiple attorneys handling complex prelitigation personal injury cases. You will manage case files, coordinate medical records and insurance investigations, prepare damage summaries, and ensure timely correspondence with clients and insurers.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigation of all insurance coverages available to the client 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 necessary correspondence for day-to-day case management.
• Preparation of file for litigation transfer when necessary.
• Preparing and forwarding medical specials to insurance carriers with demand summary.
• Meeting and exceeding goals set.
• Corresponding with clients, attorneys, and insurance adjusters regarding case status.
• Maintaining consistent client contacts, weekly reports, and monthly team meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Team player

Attendance & punctuality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

3–5 years relevant work experience

Paralegal certificate preferred

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.