Senior Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC in Fairlawn, Ohio seeks a Senior Paralegal to provide specialized administrative support for multiple attorneys and to manage the clerical operations of complex prelitigation personal injury cases.

Responsibilities include case management, obtaining and organizing medical records, reviewing insurance coverages, preparing damage summaries, logging daily mail, drafting correspondence, and assisting with litigation transfers, while maintaining exemplary attention to

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task while staying organized.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality; proficient in English grammar and computer use.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files and support multiple attorneys in prelitigation personal injury cases.
• Investigate insurance coverages and organize medical records to outline treatment.
• Prepare damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
• Log daily mail and draft correspondence; prep files for litigation transfer.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and insurance adjusters; provide weekly/monthly updates.
• Submit medical specials to carriers with demand summaries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Patience

Teamwork

Attendance & punctuality

MS Office

English grammar

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paralegal certificate (preferred)

Bachelor's degree (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.