Nurse Paralegal (Part Time)

Cranfill Sumner LLP is looking for a Nurse Paralegal to join the team.  A Nurse Paralegal enhances attorney effectiveness by providing medical knowledge and expertise regarding the handling and evaluation of cases, and represents the attorney and firm to clients, legal professionals and other matter related individuals.  A Nurse Paralegal further supports the attorney by preparing medical chronologies and summaries, performing medical research, and assisting in preparation for upcoming events, including hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.

This position can be seated in Charlotte, Raleigh, or Wilmington. This is a part-time (25-29 hours/week) position. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a 4-year college or university with a nursing degree from an accredited School of Nursing and at least 4 years clinical nursing experience
  
  OR
   
• Associate’s Degree in nursing (ADN) from an accredited School of Nursing with at least 10 years’ clinical nursing experience.

 
All applicants must have an active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word 
• Minimum typing speed of 50 wpm
• Knowledge of document management, billing, and e-discovery legal software is helpful
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact well with and respond to the needs of all levels of individuals
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form
• Highly organized with attention to details, including the ability to own and prioritize all aspects of the position and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Effectively manage and maintain confidential information
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, or as part of a team, using initiative in all aspects of assignments
• Ability to read and absorb complex information quickly and accurately
• Ability to provide medical knowledge and support to numerous attorneys and staff
• Working knowledge and familiarity NC Board of Nursing, NC Medical Board and Standards of Care is preferred

Expectations:    

• Consistent and timely attendance 5 days a week Monday-Friday  
• (unless pre-approved or modified schedule)     
• Accuracy of work product
• Reflect our Core Values of Teamwork, Reputation, and Client Service
• Aspire to record 75 (Part time) or 100 (Full time) or more billable hours per month

Physical Demands: 

The Nurse Paralegal position requires long periods of sitting at a keyboard drafting documents, performing research, or doing other data entry.  Some light to moderate lifting of files will be required, along with some bending, stooping and reaching.  Occasional travel may be required.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The Nurse Paralegal position may require some or all of the following 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, answering questions etc.;
•    Locate, contact and/or interview parties, witnesses, and experts regarding their care, treatment and/or opinions;
•    Preparation of electronic medical record notebooks;
•    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;
•    Assist attorneys at trial, which may involve out of town or out of state travel;
•    Communicate with opposing counsel, co-counsel, clients, insureds, expert witnesses, court personnel, and others, to facilitate progress of cases;
•    Communicate with vendors regarding copying and preparation of exhibits, imaging, etc.; 
•    Back up other Nurse Paralegal(s) as requested or assigned; and,
•    Any other related tasks that may be assigned by Office Administrator or Supervising Attorney(s).