Litigation Paralegal

$50,000 - $62,000/Yr

Everstaff - Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Cleveland, OH

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Everstaff is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for a prominent law firm in the Akron area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing various aspects of litigation cases, ensuring that all necessary documentation is prepared and organized efficiently. This role involves obtaining, reviewing, and organizing medical records, investigating insurance coverage, and preparing damage summaries that include medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. The Litigation Paralegal will also be tasked with logging daily mail, preparing and forwarding medical records to insurance carriers, and drafting correspondence necessary for effective case management. Additionally, the candidate will verify balances and assist with subrogation lien resolution, prepare check requests, maintain check records, and mail checks. Communication is a key component of this role, as the Litigation Paralegal will maintain consistent and regular communication with clients regarding case status, provide weekly reports, and participate in monthly team meetings. The candidate will also support other team members in their absence and is expected to meet or exceed established goals while maintaining regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Other duties may be assigned as necessary, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Verify balances and assist with subrogation lien resolution.
• Prepare check requests, maintain check records, and mail checks.
• Assist attorneys with settlement documentation and disbursements.
• Prepare disbursement summaries.
• Maintain consistent and regular communication with clients regarding case status.
• Provide weekly reports.
• Participate in monthly team meetings.
• Support other team members in their absence.
• Meet or exceed goals.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of legal practices and procedures.
• Familiarity with standard business practices and general office administration procedures.
• Strong command of English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
• Proficiency in using computers and related software applications.
• Knowledge of research procedures.
• Experience in preparing legal documentation.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience required.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance