Senior Paralegal

Knrlegal; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KNRlegal in Fairlawn, OH is seeking a Senior Paralegal to provide specialized administrative support for prelitigation personal injury cases. You will manage case files, coordinate medical records, and prepare damage calculations for settlements and demand packages.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication with clients, attorneys, and insurance adjusters, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office. A high school diploma and preferred paralegal training are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Investigate insurance coverages and organize medical records to support treatment outlines.
• Submissions: Prepare and forward medical specials to insurance carriers with demand summary.
• Communication: Maintain regular contact with clients, attorneys, and insurance adjusters; provide weekly and monthly updates.
• File preparation: Prepare files for litigation transfer when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Attendance & punctuality

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Paralegal certificate preferred

3-5 years experience preferred

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.

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.