Nurse Paralegal Jobs

Nurse Paralegal Position

Position Summary

At Perfect Fit Placement we are seeking to find a Nurse paralegal for our location in Boca Raton, Florida who is skilled in both the legal and medical fields. The Nurse Paralegal will be called upon to investigate and provide their professional opinion regarding legal matters that involve health or medical issues to help in malpractice law suits, health insurance claims, workers’ compensation claims, and personal injury law suits, among others.

• Document management using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Schedule depositions, pre-depositions, meetings, meditations, hearings
• Create full sets of medical records & bills.
• Research, evaluate, and retain medical experts
• Maintain attorney’s calendar
• Review discovery.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.
• Read and review interviews & notes.
• E-file legal documents in Florida’s E-Portal System.
• Communicate with clients.
• Attend CME’s with clients, if needed.
• Set up Court Calls or Zoom for hearings.
• Review, rename & audit medical records, bills, NPNP records, LOPs, PIP logs & health insurance liens.
• Train staff regarding department procedures and systems.
• Attend 60 Day and Final Trial meetings virtually or in person.
• Obtain, review, analyze, and prepare medical records summaries and chronologies, and other pertinent medical and legal documents related to case medical facts.
• Prepare medical notebooks for depositions, mediation & trials.
• Send out correspondence to parties/non-parties via email, regular mail, or certified mail.
• Audit medical bills.
• Screen medical records to assess if cases are deemed a TBI case.
• Assist Managing Attorney in evaluating department procedures and workflow regularly to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist attorneys with discussions of clients’ injuries, CPT codes billed, and medical treatment received.
• Pay invoices for medical records, bills, & diagnostic CDs.
• Request medical records, diagnostic CDs & records.
• Follow-Up with medical providers & update file accordingly.
• Draft legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, Discovery responses and subpoenas.

Job Schedule

• Full-time, generally 8:00am to 5:00pm, M-F, occasional after-hours, particularly in assisting with trials

License and Certifications

• Possess excellent organization skills and be able to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Ability to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• RN or LPN required.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC) or Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC) credentials preferred.
• 1+ years of litigation experience required.
• Experience e-filing in both state and federal courts preferred.
• Proficient in document organization (merge, split, reorder, delete, and redact) of PDF documents with Adobe Acrobat.

Salary: 65k – 80k per year based on experience.

Summary

Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive)

We offer a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families.

• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Competitive Wage
• Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
• Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

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