RN Paralegal

Adams and Reese • New Orleans, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical assistance to attorneys engaged in matters which involve the review and interpretation of medical information.

Requirements

• RN with currently valid license.
• Five years experience as an operating, OB-GYN, ICU or emergency room nurse or a similarly responsible position.
• (An LPN with significant desirable experience may be substituted for RN.)
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent people skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to type a minimum of 65 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medical exhibits for trial as needed.
• Obtaining and review medical records.
• Review medical and legal materials for information pertinent to matter at hand. Such reviews may involve the use of Westlaw, Lexis system and Medline systems.
• Speak with physicians, hospital personnel, expert witnesses, clients, attorneys, etc. obtaining and giving information as required.
• Interview witnesses in preparation for depositions, attend depositions as required and write depositions summaries.
• Write reports as required.
• Coordinate document production for major files. This generally involves document organization and the preparation of computerized document indices.
• May draft interrogatories, answers to interrogatories, subpoenas and other pleadings under the direction of an attorney.
• Prepare materials for Medical Review Panels and Physician’s positions papers, and legal memorandum.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Research medical issues as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed