Nurse Paralegal - Houston, United States - Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting

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Nurse Paralegal

NURSE PARALEGAL- LAW FIRM IN THE HEIGHTS

Hiring for a Nurse Paralegal for a full-service law firm located in the Heights.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role primarily supports attorneys with a busy defense litigation practice with an emphasis on medical negligence and administrative matters. This is a hands-on position that requires collaboration with clients and employees of the firm.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides healthcare consultations and technical advice by investigating malpractice claims locating reliable, authoritative experts; preparing cases for trial. Support legal team by analyzing and summarizing medical records for clients, attorneys and experts.
• Conduct medical journal research via Internet or through local libraries.
• Abstract medical records, organize and prepare both outline and narrative summaries of the records for internal use and for presentation to the client.
• Analyze medical records and billings to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the medical evidence including pre-existing or co-existing medical conditions. Prepare case analysis. Identify issues, omissions and discrepancies.
• Identify and provide information regarding medical experts and physicians; coordinate medical expert deposition preparation.
• Assist attorneys with medical evidence preparation and organization for hearing or trial.
• Compose and type document production including case analysis memoranda for attorneys, outline and narrative summaries, and chronologies of medical records, correspondence, and reports.
• Compile data for exhibits.
• Conduct preliminary medical/legal research as necessary
• Other job-related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Nursing degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience in clinical practice and experience in a law firm consultant/legal department preferred.
• Proficient understanding and utilization of medical terminology, anatomical drawings, laboratory tests, and medications. Possess thorough understanding of medical conditions to explain or illustrate a diagnosis. Proficient proofreading, redlining, and editing of documents. Must ensure accuracy, comprehension, and overall grammar and punctuation.
• Has full understanding of HIPAA compliance. Understands and complies with all other related regulatory mandates.
• Research, analytical, organizational and critical thinking skills required.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and knowledge and application of legal research tools (Westlaw).
• Superior written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Bachelor?s Degree in Nursing required.
• 3-5 years of experience in clinical practice.
• Experience in a law firm/legal consultant/legal department preferred.

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Desired Skills and Experience

NURSE PARALEGAL- LAW FIRM IN THE HEIGHTS

Hiring for a Nurse Paralegal for a full-service law firm located in the Heights.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role primarily supports attorneys with a busy defense litigation practice with an emphasis on medical negligence and administrative matters. This is a hands-on position that requires collaboration with clients and employees of the firm.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides healthcare consultations and technical advice by investigating malpractice claims locating reliable, authoritative experts; preparing cases for trial. Support legal team by analyzing and summarizing medical records for clients, attorneys and experts.
Conduct medical journal research via Internet or through local libraries.
Abstract medical records, organize and prepare both outline and narrative summaries of the records for internal use and for presentation to the client.
Analyze medical records and billings to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the medical evidence including pre-existing or co-existing medical conditions. Prepare case analysis. Identify issues, omissions and discrepancies.
Identify and provide information regarding medical experts and physicians; coordinate medical expert deposition preparation.
Assist attorneys with medical evidence preparation and organization for hearing or trial.
Compose and type document production including case analysis memoranda for attorneys, outline and narrative summaries, and chronologies of medical records, correspondence, and reports.
Compile data for exhibits.
Conduct preliminary medical/legal research as necessary
Other job-related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:

Nursing degree required.
3-5 years of experience in clinical practice and experience in a law firm consultant/legal department preferred.
Proficient understanding and utilization of medical terminology, anatomical drawings, laboratory tests, and medications. Possess thorough understanding of medical conditions to explain or illustrate a diagnosis. Proficient proofreading, redlining, and editing of documents. Must ensure accuracy, comprehension, and overall grammar and punctuation.
Has full understanding of HIPAA compliance. Understands and complies with all other related regulatory mandates.
Research, analytical, organizational and critical thinking skills required.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and knowledge and application of legal research tools (Westlaw).
Superior written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors.
Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Bachelor?s Degree in Nursing required.
3-5 years of experience in clinical practice.
Experience in a law firm/legal consultant/legal department preferred.