What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE PARALEGAL (Indianapolis, IN) position at McCarter & English, LLP?
McCarter & English, LLP is actively seeking a nurse paralegal to work with the Products Liability, Mass Torts and Consumer Class Actions Practice Group in our Indianapolis, IN office. The successful applicant will assist attorneys by providing nursing support services pertaining to client legal files. Duties will include review and analyses of medical records, medical and scientific research, drafting medical summaries and chronologies, and assisting with medical experts.
Job Description
Review, analyze and summarize medical records to evaluate patient care and status
Compose and type work product, including case analysis memoranda for attorneys
Prepare narrative summaries, chronologies of medical records, and correspondence and reports
Conduct and summarize medical research
Correspond with medical experts and assist with reports
Assist lawyers and paralegals in other paralegal tasks
Job Requirements
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Research, analytical, organizational and critical thinking required
High degree of initiative and the ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Experience preparing and reviewing medical chronologies
Proficient understanding & utilization of medical technology, anatomical drawing, laboratory technology and medication
Possess thorough understanding of medical conditions to explain a diagnosis
Minimum of 4 years of experience as a registered nurse
2 years of Law Firm or Law Firm Support experience preferred
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
Paralegal Certification preferred
Technical Knowledge
Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Familiarity in using an electronic document management systems.
If you have the relevant experience, we invite you to consider joining our team. Please submit your resume, cover letter and a writing sample to the attention of Christine Lydon, Esq., Chief Human Resources Officer at recruiting@mccarter.com.
