Paralegal

Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC•Cincinnati, OH

18d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support an established litigation attorney in the Cincinnati office. The position is the primary and sole paralegal in that location, independently managing cases while collaborating closely with the assigned attorney and the firmwide litigation team. The role is suited to an organized professional with strong personal injury and litigation experience who is comfortable working autonomously and being accountable for case ownership. The paralegal manages a personal injury caseload from intake through resolution; reviews and summarizes medical records; investigates insurance coverage; prepares damage and disbursement summaries; and assists with discovery, subpoenas, deadlines, settlement documentation, lien and subrogation resolution, and trial preparation as needed. The role also includes client communication, case reporting, coordination with courts and other parties, file and mail management, payment coordination, and meeting performance and productivity goals. The position operates in a professional office environment during standard business hours, Monday through Friday. It involves extended periods of computer work and minimal noise exposure. The paralegal will work closely with an experienced litigation attorney and contribute to a growing office location.

Requirements

At least five years of personal injury paralegal experience.
Litigation experience.
Strong understanding of litigation procedures, deadlines, and legal documentation.
High proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities independently.
Comfort working as the sole paralegal in an office and managing cases with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Trial preparation experience is strongly preferred.
Paralegal certificate preferred.
Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
Experience supporting litigation attorneys in a personal injury practice.
Proactive, organized approach and confidence managing deadlines and client communication.

Responsibilities

Independently manage a personal injury caseload from intake through resolution.
Obtain, review, organize, and summarize medical records.
Conduct insurance coverage investigations.
Prepare and maintain damage summaries, including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
Assist with discovery responses, subpoenas, and litigation deadlines.
Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and third-party providers.
Prepare case files for litigation and provide trial support as needed.
Draft correspondence and other legal documents related to case management.
Assist the attorney with settlement documentation, disbursements, and closing files.
Prepare disbursement summaries and manage lien and subrogation resolution.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and provide consistent case-status updates.
Participate in weekly case reporting and monthly team meetings.
Collaborate with firmwide team members and provide coverage support when needed.
Log and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
Prepare check requests, maintain records, and coordinate payments.
Maintain accurate, organized electronic and physical case files.
Meet or exceed performance and productivity goals.