Nurse Paralegal – Torts - Louisville - Stites & Harbison, PLLC

Description

Stites & Harbison, PLLC, a full-service law firm, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Nurse Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex tort and insurance-related matters in our Louisville office.

This is NOT a remote position. Only candidates within commuting distance of Louisville, KY will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Medical Record Analysis: Review complex patient files, diagnostic tests, and healthcare documents to identify information relevant to a legal case.
• Chronology Development: Create detailed medical chronologies, summaries, and timelines that correlate medical facts with case details.
• Case Merit Evaluation: Assess the strengths and weakness of claims by identifying adherence or deviations from the standard of care.
• Expert Witness Support: Identify and coordinate with medical experts, managing their document reviews, and assisting in the preparation of their testimony.
• Legal Drafting & Research: Preform traditional paralegal duties like drafting pleadings, discovery requests, and research memorandums.
• Internal Education: Translate complex medical terminology and procedures for legal teams and clients.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• An active RN license with a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience
• Paralegal experience required, paralegal certificate or degree preferred from an ABA-approved program
• Prior experience as a nurse paralegal, legal nurse consultant, or in litigation support
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare delivery, and clinical standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems
• The ability to work in a team environment to collaborate on cases and projects
• The ability to complete tasks independently

We believe that a happy, well-compensated team is a productive team. Our compensation packages are competitive, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Stites & Harbison is a dynamic and growing firm with 12 offices across eight states and ranks in the Top 10 "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" for 2025 in the medium company category. The firm has made the list 19 times -11 of those in the Top 10.

Stites & Harbison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or regional origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Please apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to Laura Cassaro ). No phone calls at this time.

Notice to Recruiters and Search Firms: Stites & Harbison will only accept submissions if a signed, current fee agreement is in place.