Legal Nurse Consultant

The West Palm Beach Office office of Wicker Smith is looking for an experienced Legal Nurse Consultant.

SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting supervising attorneys with management of all assigned cases and input on case related medical and legal issues.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

• Assisting attorneys and firm management as requested.
• Evaluating incoming records, films, photos for completeness and/or alterations; confirming that there is a report to match each study included.
• Organizing medical records in chronological order.
• Summarizing all medical records prior to meetings, depositions, and trial.
• Retaining qualified experts.
• Review Medical records to assess appropriateness of treatment and offer insight into liability and causation issues and help with the defense strategy.
• Analyze medical records to evaluate care and status of the claimant.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND LICENSURE

Nursing degree is required.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent typing skills; Ability to produce accurate work product in a timely manner and work in a team environment.
• Ability to use computer, copy/scanner, fax machine, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and processes is helpful.
• Experience Required: Practical experience working in one of the following medical settings: hospital or nursing home or House Physician; Hospitalist; Physician’s Assistant.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

• Speaking: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Hearing: Ability to hear average or normal conversations.
• Finger Dexterity: Ability to type and pick up small objects and dial the telephone.
• Repetitive Motions: Movements regularly require using the arms, wrists, hands, and or/fingers.
• Visual Abilities: Ability to inspect documents and operate office machinery.
• Physical Abilities & Strength: Sitting most of the time. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Walking when necessary to retrieve supplies, faxes, mail, etc. Some bending and squatting. Lifting of files and boxes.

Wicker Smith is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role in a thriving law firm, we encourage you to apply today to:

Dolly Santibanez | Office Manager