About the job
Our thriving Healthcare practice in our Philadelphia (West Conshohocken) office is seeking a full-time Nurse Paralegal. The Nurse Paralegal will support attorneys in major medical malpractice insurance defense with responsibilities related to medical records, experts, witnesses, and trial preparation. We offer interesting work in a successful and stable practice, strong camaraderie, and a flexible work environment. This position provides an opportunity to work independently and use judgment, but also be part of a strong and collegial team.
Who we are
Burns White’s Healthcare Litigation Department is a growing and dynamic practice focused on the representation of long-term healthcare providers, and the defense of medical malpractice and professional liability claims. Our reputation is unmatched. We are hard working with a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie. It’s true that our work can be demanding at times – but it is rewarding and challenging. Mentoring is important to us, and there is tremendous opportunity for team members at all levels to do substantive work. We are a well-established and high-functioning team of attorneys, nurses, paralegals, assistants, and trial technologists. We take client service very seriously, but our environment is casual and flexible. With us, you will work hard, learn, grow, and have fun in the process.
Essential Functions
- Review, summarize, and analyze medical record, and provide an opinion on the merits of the case.
- Coordinate expert review including researching experts appropriate for the case, retaining, consulting, and discussing medical issues. Prepare expert reports.
- Serve as a point of contact and discuss medical issues in detail with physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals.
- Assist with trial preparation including trial notebooks, witness files, exhibits, etc., and coordinating trial presentation services.
- Interact with litigation support resources to ensure efficient and effective management of large volumes of documents.
- Interview witnesses, and coordinate meetings and testimony of experts and witnesses.
- Research prior testimony of plaintiff’s experts for use in cross examination.
- Conduct docket searches, and maintain expert and deposition databases.
- Research medical conditions, terms, and issues.
- Enter billable time timely, accurately, and consistent with department and client requirements.
Job Requirements
- RN required. Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Paralegal experience in a litigation practice area preferred. Experience analyzing and summarizing medical records a plus.
- Highly organized and able to prioritize workload.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership and initiative by actively managing files, deadlines, etc.
- Excellent communication skills and assertiveness to coordinate deadlines among multiple attorneys.
- Attentive to detail and highly accurate. Extremely reliable in attendance, meeting deadlines, and anticipating what needs to be done. Able to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs.
- Strong commitment to quality client service. Strong PC skills, especially MS Word and Excel.
Burns White provides a generous, family-focused benefits package including:
- Medical (firm pays 70-90%), dental, and vision with Single to Family coverage levels
- Fully paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with 3% guaranteed/vested contribution plus additional profit-sharing contribution
- Free confidential counseling and support services for all family members
- Free onsite gym at some locations
- Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks based on tenure
- 10 holidays plus 19-24 PTO days based on tenure
- Free or subsidized parking depending on location
- Pet insurance and Accident insurance
- Bar membership and CLE expense reimbursement
- Financial education services and Medicare insurance planning
Submit resume and salary expectations
Email: jobs@burnswhite.com
Fax: 412-995-3311
Burns White completes criminal background screenings prior to the start of employment
No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE