Litigation Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC•Cleveland, OH

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The Litigation Paralegal position is responsible for investigating and researching facts and preparing documents to assist and support their assigned attorney. Responsibilities include accurate management of cases and timely communication with clients and attorney. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Case Management Obtain, review, and organize medical records Insurance coverage investigation Prepare, calculate, and maintain damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage Log daily mail Prepare and forward medical records to insurance carriers Draft correspondence necessary for case management Balance verifications and assist with subrogation lien resolution Prepare check requests, maintain check records, and mail checks Assist attorney with settlement documentation and disbursements Prepare disbursement summaries Communication Consistent and regular communication with clients regarding case status Weekly reports Monthly team meetings Provide support for other team members in their absence Meet/exceed goals Regular, consistent, punctual attendance. Other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Highly proficient in MS Outlook, Word and Excel
Legal practices and procedures.
Business practices. Standard clerical and general office administration procedures.
High command of English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
Use of computers and related software applications.
Research procedures.
Procedures for preparing legal documentation.
High School Diploma or GED required
3-5 years relevant work experience required
Paralegal certificate required
This position is based in office, M-F

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Case Management
Obtain, review, and organize medical records
Insurance coverage investigation
Prepare, calculate, and maintain damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage
Log daily mail
Prepare and forward medical records to insurance carriers
Draft correspondence necessary for case management
Balance verifications and assist with subrogation lien resolution
Prepare check requests, maintain check records, and mail checks
Assist attorney with settlement documentation and disbursements
Prepare disbursement summaries
Consistent and regular communication with clients regarding case status
Weekly reports
Monthly team meetings
Provide support for other team members in their absence
Meet/exceed goals
Regular, consistent, punctual attendance.
Other duties as assigned.