Nursing Paralegal - Office of General Counsel

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Nurse Paralegal, provides specialized support to attorneys within Emory Healthcare's Office of the General Counsel in the management and defense of medical malpractice claims and lawsuits.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Integrates clinical expertise with legal knowledge to evaluate claims, reviews and summarizes medical records, assesses potential liability and causation, and manages claims data within the organization's claims management system.
Collaborates closely with in-house counsel, outside defense counsel, and leaders across Risk Management, Quality, Patient Safety, and Insurance Services to ensure accurate evaluation and effective handling of complex medical malpractice matters.
Reviews, analyzes, and summarizes medical records and other clinical documentation relevant to potential or active malpractice claims.
Evaluates the medical and factual merits of claims and assist attorneys in developing case strategy.
Prepares detailed medical chronologies, timelines, and summaries for use in claim evaluation, litigation, and trial preparation.
Assists in the discovery process, including identifying and organizing relevant documents, expert materials, and witness information.
Inputs and maintains claim data in Emory Healthcare's claims management system; generates reports and assists with claims analytics.
Collaborates with Risk Management, Quality, Patient Safety and Insurance Services teams to collect and interpret data relevant to patient care and outcomes.
Participates in case reviews, claim evaluation meetings, and internal investigations, as needed.
Supports counsel in preparing for depositions, mediations, and trials.
Communicates effectively with clinicians, administrators, and external legal partners while maintaining confidentiality.
Supports trial preparation, including assembly of exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
Assists attorneys with special projects, audits, and administrative tasks, as needed.
Works closely with legal teammates, executives and operational leaders to implement practical solutions.
Performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience which includes clinical nursing experience and experience as a paralegal or legal nurse consultant.
• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program preferred or equivalent legal nurse consulting experience.
• Excellent written, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to interpret complex medical and legal information.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Current licensure as a RN in the state of Georgia
• Nursing experience in an acute care or hospital setting
• Paralegal experience in a medical malpractice or healthcare litigation setting
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (Epic preferred)
• Experience with claims or risk management systems (e.g., RLDatix, RiskMaster, Origami Risk)
• Familiarity with litigation procedures, expert witness management, and trial preparation
• Experience in a hospital or healthcare system legal department or law firm focused on healthcare litigation.

Responsibilities

• Integrates clinical expertise with legal knowledge to evaluate claims
• Reviews and summarizes medical records
• Assesses potential liability and causation
• Manages claims data within the organization's claims management system
• Collaborates closely with in-house counsel, outside defense counsel, and leaders across Risk Management, Quality, Patient Safety, and Insurance Services
• Reviews, analyzes, and summarizes medical records and other clinical documentation relevant to potential or active malpractice claims
• Evaluates the medical and factual merits of claims and assist attorneys in developing case strategy
• Prepares detailed medical chronologies, timelines, and summaries for use in claim evaluation, litigation, and trial preparation
• Assists in the discovery process, including identifying and organizing relevant documents, expert materials, and witness information
• Inputs and maintains claim data in Emory Healthcare's claims management system
• Generates reports and assists with claims analytics
• Collaborates with Risk Management, Quality, Patient Safety and Insurance Services teams to collect and interpret data relevant to patient care and outcomes
• Participates in case reviews, claim evaluation meetings, and internal investigations, as needed
• Supports counsel in preparing for depositions, mediations, and trials
• Communicates effectively with clinicians, administrators, and external legal partners while maintaining confidentiality
• Supports trial preparation, including assembly of exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders
• Assists attorneys with special projects, audits, and administrative tasks, as needed
• Works closely with legal teammates, executives and operational leaders to implement practical solutions
• Performs related responsibilities as required

Benefits

• A generous contribution from the university, in an amount up to an additional 9% of your salary, to your 403(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan (see details here).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including a three-tier plan that lowers your deductibles and out of pocket maximums even more.
• Eleven paid holidays and two paid floating holidays.
• Three additional paid days off during the Winter Recess (Christmas to New Years).
• Four weeks of paid vacation per year, which increases with length of service.
• FMLA and six weeks of paid parental leave.
• A Courtesy Scholarship program that covers between 50% and 100% of tuition for your children who apply and are admitted for enrollment in Emory University (see details here).
• An exceptional gym, which employees can join for $360 annually (see details here).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level