Nurse Paralegal
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Buffalo, NY, US
Company:
Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm founded in 1965, featuring nearly 220 attorneys across 16 offices.
Summary:
As a Nurse Paralegal, you will support the legal team with complex medical-related litigation and prepare various medical-related legal documents. Applicants need to be a licensed RN or LPN with a Paralegal Certificate and have two years of experience as a Nurse Paralegal.
Requirements:
Technology: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
Hard Skills: medical record review, legal document preparation, case analysis, medical research, HIPPA compliance
Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Paralegal Certificate
Experience: A minimum 2 years' experience as a Nurse Paralegal, preferably with experience in medical malpractice
Job Description:
Lippes Mathias is seeking an experienced Nurse Paralegal to support our legal team with complex medical-related litigation. This role is ideal for a licensed RN with a legal background and strong foundation in medical record review, legal document preparation, and case analysis. If you have a sharp eye for detail, strong communication skills, and a background in malpractice or healthcare law, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities will include:
- Request, analyze and summarize medical records, reports and diagnostics
- Abstract medical records for review
- Provide insight on standard of care, causation and damages
- Prepare chronologies and narrative summaries of medical records
- Assist with discovery process, including drafting medical interrogatories and document requests
- Coordinate and prepare for medical expert depositions
- Assist attorney in preparation of medical evidence, documentation and exhibits, for hearings or trial
- Conduct medical research to support case and expert opinions
- Additional job duties as necessary
Our ideal Paralegal will have:
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current, active license
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing AND Paralegal Certificate, required
- A minimum 2 years' experience as a Nurse Paralegal, preferably with experience in medical malpractice
- Proficient understanding of medical terminology
- General understanding of HIPPA compliance
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to proofread and edit documents
- Ensures accuracy with grammar and punctuation
- Experience with editing, revising and drafting of legal documents
- High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
Salary range depending on experience: $45-$65/hour as an independent contractor (1099).
The pay range provided in this listing is a good faith estimate for this position based on the location that we are hiring for. Criteria included but not limited to, skill level, education, and experience, will determine where a candidate falls within the range.
