Nurse Paralegal at Chartwell Law

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Record Review, Medical Chronologies, Medical Research, Case Strategy Analysis, Expert Coordination, Legal Documentation, Billable Time Tracking, Pharmacy Record Analysis, Medical Billing Analysis, Communication, Conflict Management, Professionalism, Planning & Priority Setting

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description The Nurse Paralegal supports attorneys by reviewing and organizing medical records, preparing detailed chronologies, conducting medical research, and analyzing treatment data to support case strategy. This role also assists with expert coordination, prepares materials for hearings and trials, issues medical record requests, and manages communication with counsel, clients, and vendors. Primary Job Duties: Record daily billable time in time and billing system Organize, analyze and maintain medical files Review, organize and prepare medical and event chronologies or summaries of medical care Update chronologies or summaries as new records are received Perform medical research on relevant issues Analyze pharmacy records for consistency of provider and complaint Analyze medical bills for providers and treatments consistent with chief complaints and for the cause of the action Assist attorneys and staff with medical issues, deciphering handwriting, and answering questions Locate, contact and/or interview parties, witnesses, and experts regarding their care, treatment and/or opinions Prepare medical records to be provided to experts and maintain a record of the same Prepare materials for meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials, including preparation of exhibits and notebooks Prepare and issue Non-Party Requests for medical, pharmacy and/or billing records and ensure all such records are received along with necessary Certification of Authenticity Communicate with opposing counsel, co-counsel, clients, insureds, expert witnesses, court personnel, and others, to facilitate progress of cases Communicate with vendors regarding copying, preparation of exhibits, and imaging Any other related tasks that may be assigned by Management or Supervising Attorney(s) Key Competencies: Communicating - Legal Professionals provide the information required by others in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way. They perceive how the message affects the receiver and strive to ensure that the receiver clearly understands the specifics and function of the message. Conflict Management - Legal Professionals address problems openly and objectively and bring substantial conflicts and disagreements into the open with the intention of resolving issues in an unemotional and constructive manner. Professionalism - Legal Professionals set high standards and serve as role models for work performance, ethical conduct, and respect for others. They consistently conduct themselves in a manner consistent with generally accepted moral principles and values and within the guidelines and best practices of their profession. Planning & Priority Setting - Legal Professionals identify priorities and develop detailed action plans that include objectives, accountabilities, time frames, standards, review stages, and contingencies. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements Nurse Paralegal: 2-5 years (Required) Preparing medical chronologies: 2 years (Preferred) Entering Billable Time: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

The Nurse Paralegal supports attorneys by reviewing medical records, preparing detailed chronologies, and conducting medical research to support case strategy. They also manage communication with experts, clients, and opposing counsel while preparing materials for hearings and trials.