Senior Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisling, Nestico & Redick in Ohio is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support multiple attorneys in complex prelitigation personal injury matters. The role emphasizes case management, submissions, and effective client communications.

The position requires organizing medical records, preparing damage summaries, and ensuring files are ready for litigation transfer, with strong MS Office skills and teamwork. A high school diploma and 3–5 years’ relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task while staying organized.
• Ability to maintain professionalism with difficult clients and providers.
• Proficiency in MS Office and standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Case management: investigate insurance coverages, organize medical records, prepare damage summaries, log mail, and prep files for litigation transfer.
• Submissions: forward medical records and demand summaries to insurance carriers, track and meet goals.
• Communication: interact with clients, attorneys and adjusters; provide weekly reports and participate in monthly team meetings; maintain professional interactions.

Skills

Case management

Client communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Paralegal certificate preferred

3-5 years relevant work experience

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.