Nurse Paralegal / Legal Nurse Consultant

Busy insurance defense and medical malpractice litigation firm seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our litigation team as a Nurse Paralegal / Legal Nurse Consultant.

The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, excellent analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to review and interpret complex medical records. This position combines medical record analysis with traditional litigation paralegal responsibilities.

Experience in medical malpractice litigation, insurance defense, or legal nurse consulting is preferred; however, we will consider experienced clinical nurses who are interested in transitioning into the legal field.

Responsibilities include:

• Review and analyze extensive medical records, identifying relevant clinical information, inconsistencies, and potential issues.
• Prepare detailed medical summaries, chronologies, timelines, and case analyses.
• Assist attorneys in understanding medical terminology, diagnoses, treatment protocols, and standards of care.
• Research medical literature, clinical guidelines, and healthcare practices.
• Assist in identifying, locating, and coordinating with medical experts.
• Obtain, review, and organize medical, radiology, billing, employment, and other relevant records.
• Assist with discovery, document production, privilege logs, Bates labeling, redactions, and document organization.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, client meetings, and other litigation-related activities.
• Prepare exhibits, deposition notebooks, medical timelines, and trial materials.
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, case evaluations, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, experts, witnesses, vendors, and other counsel.
• Maintain accurate time records and meet established billable hour requirements.
• Assist multiple attorneys with various litigation-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license, current or previously held in good standing.
• Strong clinical nursing experience, preferably in hospital, acute care, emergency, surgical, or other relevant healthcare settings.
• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and medical documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize deadlines, and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Adobe, ShareFile, or other document management programs is a plus.
• Prior litigation, medical malpractice defense, legal nurse consulting, or paralegal experience is preferred but not required.
• Paralegal certification or legal nurse consultant training is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to learn litigation procedures and perform traditional paralegal duties.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

About Our Firm

We offer a friendly, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment. We are looking for a motivated team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, receptive to instruction, able to multitask, and comfortable working with multiple attorneys. Strong communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume for consideration. Cover letters are appreciated but not required.