Paralegal
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Two years of relevant work experience is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Knowledge of legal practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of business practices.
- Knowledge of standard clerical and general office administration procedures.
- Strong command of English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
- Ability to use computers and related software applications.
- Knowledge of research procedures.
- Knowledge of procedures for preparing legal documentation.
- Investigate and research facts and prepare documents to assist and support the assigned attorney.
- Manage cases accurately and communicate with clients and attorneys in a timely manner.
- Obtain, review, and organize medical records.
- Investigate insurance coverage.
- 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 the attorney with settlement documentation and disbursements.
- Prepare disbursement summaries.
- Prepare files for litigation transfer when necessary.
- Communicate consistently and regularly with clients regarding case status.
- Prepare weekly reports.
- Attend monthly team meetings.
- Provide support for other team members in their absence.
- Meet or exceed goals.
- Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- A bachelor's degree is preferred.
- A paralegal certificate is preferred.
About the company
Kisling, Nestico & Redick represents people across Ohio who are injured in accidents or harmed by negligence, pursuing compensation from insurers and other responsible parties. Its practice covers vehicle crashes, medical malpractice and wrongful death, including complex truck cases that require evidence such as vehicle recorder data and an understanding of federal safety rules. Lawyers investigate what happened, gather medical records and negotiate claims or take cases to court, while the firm earns a percentage of successful settlements and awards rather than charging hourly fees. The firm was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Fairlawn, Ohio, in the Akron area.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Fairlawn, OH
Founded
2005
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Colleagues span a substantial support network: KNR reports more than 35 lawyers and nearly 100 support staff.
- Bachelor's degrees are optional: KNR's Dayton pre-litigation paralegal role requires experience and lists a degree as preferred.
- Hiring spans several Ohio cities: KNR's employer page lists openings in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Akron, Columbus, Toledo and Youngstown.
What critics are saying
- KNR carries upfront case costs: it advances litigation expenses and receives no reimbursement when clients recover nothing.
- Dayton paralegals face limited location flexibility: KNR's litigation role requires Monday-through-Friday office attendance.
- Performance reporting is required: KNR's Dayton litigation paralegal opening lists weekly reports and meeting or exceeding goals.
What makes Kisling, Nestico & Redick unique
- Client access extends beyond offices: KNR visits people at home or in hospital, including nights and weekends.
- Lawyer contact stays direct: KNR promises clients access to their attorney rather than passing cases off without communication.
- KNR combines local offices with statewide coverage: its network spans 12 Ohio locations.
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