Legal Staff Paralegal in Columbus, OH

Law Firm

Columbus, OH

Legal Staff Paralegal in Columbus, OH

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:

The Pre-Litigation Paralegal is tasked with supporting their assigned attorney by investigating and researching facts, as well as preparing necessary documents. The role involves managing cases accurately and maintaining timely communication with clients and attorneys. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

Case Management:
- Obtain, review, and organize medical records.
- Conduct insurance coverage investigations.
- Prepare, calculate, and maintain damage summaries, including those for medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
- Log daily mail and manage correspondence necessary for case management.
- Prepare and forward medical records to insurance carriers.
- Balance verifications 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.
- Prepare files for litigation transfer when necessary.

Communication:
- Maintain consistent and regular communication with clients regarding case status.
- Provide weekly reports and participate in monthly team meetings.
- Support other team members in their absence.
- Meet or exceed established goals.
- Ensure regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Education and Experience Information:

- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Three to five years of relevant work experience is required.
- A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- A paralegal certificate is also preferred.

Salary Information:

The text does not provide specific salary information for the Pre-Litigation Paralegal position.