Nurse Paralegal

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Nurse Paralegal
The candidate will primarily lend support for one of the firm’s partners and an associate in our busy Insurance Defense practice with an emphasis on Medical Malpractice (“Med-Mal”), thus, prior civil litigation experience is required. Experience in the area of Medical Malpractice, Personal/Bodily Injury issues is a plus and will be considered above others. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients, opposing counsel, medical professionals and fellow employees of the firm. The position also requires strong organizational skills and the ability to perform well within a team environment. Qualified candidates must be familiar with court procedures and have extensive experience with researching, scheduling, drafting legal documents, follow-up/follow-through and filing pleadings in state and federal courts. Responsibilities: Support legal team by requesting, 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 legal research as necessary Other job-related duties as assigned; Requirements: Candidates must have at least one of the following qualifications to join our professional team of paralegals: Should have Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing/Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies; Designation as an FRP through the Florida Bar; Paralegal Certification Designation through; Must have 5 years as registered nurse. 5+ years of law firm consultant/paralegal experience preferred.

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