Nurse Paralegal
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. The role also assists with expert coordination, prepares materials for hearings and trials, issues medical record requests, and manages communication with counsel, clients, and vendors. The position may be designated as remote, hybrid, or fully in-office, depending on the needs of the role, office location, and Firm requirements. The job description notes that duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience as a Nurse Paralegal (required).
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of experience preparing medical chronologies (preferred).
- 1 year of experience entering billable time (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Record daily billable time in the 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 the cause of 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 exhibits and notebooks.
- Prepare and issue non-party requests for medical, pharmacy, and/or billing records, and ensure records and necessary certifications of authenticity are received.
- Communicate with opposing counsel, co-counsel, clients, insureds, expert witnesses, court personnel, and others to facilitate case progress.
- Communicate with vendors regarding copying, exhibit preparation, and imaging.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned by Management or Supervising Attorneys.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
