Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Pre-Litigation Paralegal

MentorWorks Education Capital, a workforce development company, is looking for a Pre-Litigation Paralegal to join one of our employer partners. Candidates will be screened by the MentorWorks team. If selected, the candidate will move on in the process to our employment partner.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client, a well-known Ohio Law Firm is looking for a skilled Pre-Litigation Paralegal to join their team. This Paralegal position entails conducting investigations, performing research, and preparing legal documents to support assigned attorneys. Responsibilities include managing cases accurately, maintaining timely communication with clients and attorneys, and assisting with various legal tasks. This includes drafting legal documents, conducting research, compiling data from legal references, and maintaining case files.

Primary Tasks:

1. Case Management: Gathering, reviewing, and organizing medical records, investigating insurance coverage, preparing damage summaries, managing daily mail, forwarding medical records to insurance carriers, and assisting with settlement documentation and disbursements.
2. Communication: Maintaining regular communication with clients regarding case status, drafting necessary correspondence and documents, and attending team meetings and providing reports.
3. Support: Assisting with balancing verifications and subrogation lien resolution, preparing check requests and maintaining records, and providing support to team members in their absence.
4. Goal Achievement: Meeting or exceeding assigned goals and ensuring regular and punctual attendance.
5. Other Duties: Undertaking additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of legal practices, procedures, and business practices.
• Familiarity with standard clerical and office administration procedures.
• Strong command of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and computer applications.
• Understanding of legal research and documentation preparation.
• Demonstrated experience and education:
  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Preferably three to five years of relevant work experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Paralegal certificate preferred.
• This position is office-based, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule.

**Must have permanent US work authorization. Sponsorship is not available for this position.**