Snell & Wilmer

Legal Nurse Consultant

Snell & Wilmer • $93K — $105K *
Phoenix, AZ 85032In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC).
  • Proven expertise in preparing case summaries and medical record analyses.
  • Experience engaging with medical experts for case development.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze medical records relevant to legal cases.
  • Provide expert opinions on medical issues and healthcare standards.
  • Assist attorneys by summarizing medical information for depositions and trials.
  • Collaborate with legal teams to devise case strategies using medical insights.
  • Educate legal professionals on medical terminology and healthcare practices.
  • Conduct research on medical literature and relevant case law.
  • Prepare written reports and visual aids for presenting complex medical information.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment with a growing team.
  • Opportunity to influence important legal cases with clinical insights.
  • Involvement in both depositions and trials provides unique professional experience.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) to join our growing healthcare law litigation team. As an LNC, you will work closely with our legal team to provide valuable insight and expertise on medical-related cases. The ideal candidate will leverage their nursing expertise to assist legal professionals in understanding medical records, healthcare standards, and the implications of medical issues in legal cases. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Review and analyze medical records and documents related to legal cases.
  • Provide expert opinions on medical issues and healthcare standards.
  • Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions and trials by summarizing medical information.
  • Collaborate with legal teams to develop case strategies based on medical insights.
  • Educate legal professionals on medical terminology and healthcare practices.
  • Conduct research on medical literature and case law as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all case-related information.


Skills and Minimum Qualifications:
  • Review and analyze medical records and other relevant documents related to legal cases.
  • Provide expert opinions on medical issues and healthcare standards.
  • Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions and trials by summarizing medical information.
  • Collaborate with legal teams to develop case strategies based on medical insights.
  • Retain medical experts.
  • Educate legal professionals on medical terminology and healthcare practices.
  • Conduct research on medical literature and case law as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all case-related information.
  • Prepare written reports and visual aids to assist in the presentation of complex medical information to non-medical professionals.
  • Attend depositions and trials to provide expert testimony on medical-related cases.
  • Other duties as assigned


Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license.
  • 3 or more years of experience working as an LNC.
  • Experience preparing chronologies, case summaries, medical record analyses, and literature reviews.
  • Experience retaining and interacting with medical experts.
  • Proven experience in clinical nursing and familiarity with legal processes.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


Salary Description

$45.00 - $50.50 depending on experience

About Snell & Wilmer

Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 450 attorneys practicing in nine locations throughout the western United States and Mexico. The firm represents clients ranging from large, publicly traded corporations to small businesses, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Snell & Wilmer provides legal services in more than 100 practice areas, including corporate and securities, litigation, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, and tax. The firm has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, pro bono work, and community service.
Learn more about Snell & Wilmer
Size
450 employees
Industry
Legal & Accounting
Founded
1938
* Ladders Estimates

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