Nurse Paralegal

Chartwell Law•Chicago, IL

18h

About The Position

The Nurse Paralegal supports attorneys by reviewing and organizing medical records, preparing detailed chronologies, conducting medical research, and analyzing treatment data to support case strategy. This role also assists with expert coordination, prepares materials for hearings and trials, issues medical record requests, and manages communication with counsel, clients, and vendors.

Requirements

2-5 years (Required)

Nice To Haves

Preparing medical chronologies: 2 years (Preferred)
Entering Billable Time: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Record daily billable time in time and billing system
Organize, analyze and maintain medical files
Review, organize and prepare medical and event chronologies or summaries of medical care
Update chronologies or summaries as new records are received
Perform medical research on relevant issues
Analyze pharmacy records for consistency of provider and complaint
Analyze medical bills for providers and treatments consistent with chief complaints and for the cause of the action
Assist attorneys and staff with medical issues, deciphering handwriting, and answering questions
Locate, contact and/or interview parties, witnesses, and experts regarding their care, treatment and/or opinions
Prepare medical records to be provided to experts and maintain a record of the same
Prepare materials for meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials, including preparation of exhibits and notebooks
Prepare and issue Non-Party Requests for medical, pharmacy and/or billing records and ensure all such records are received along with necessary Certification of Authenticity
Communicate with opposing counsel, co-counsel, clients, insureds, expert witnesses, court personnel, and others, to facilitate progress of cases
Communicate with vendors regarding copying, preparation of exhibits, and imaging
Any other related tasks that may be assigned by Management or Supervising Attorney(s)