Nurse Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Kanner & Pintaluga, a dynamic and rapidly growing personal injury and property damage law firm, seeks a highly motivated and passionate Nurse Paralegal to join our team in Boca Raton, FL.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Nurse Paralegal will work directly with our attorneys to assist them with medical aspects of ongoing cases and prepare them for trial.

In addition, the Nurse Paralegal will conduct fact-finding projects and is responsible for maintaining all case files. The Nurse Paralegal is responsible for coordinating trial preparation efforts with the Litigation Records Specialists in their obtaining of all medical records, updated bills, liens, loans, and PIP logs.

She will also coordinate with the Media Specialist and other Team members in determining best way to present medical testimony at mediations and trial.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

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

EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS :

• Full-time, generally 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm, M-F, occasional after-hours, particularly in assisting with trials
• Regular travel to Boca Raton office.
• 1+ years of litigation experience required.
• RN or LPN required.
• Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC) or Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC) credentials preferred.
• Trial experience preferred.
• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently.
• Possess excellent organization skills and be able to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Teamwork oriented.

FIRM BENEFITS

The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive) :

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

ABOUT KANNER & PINTALUGA

Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide.

With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and Southeastern United States, our primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for our clients, who have the absolute right to receive the maximum compensation for their damages.

Kanner & Pintaluga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kanner & Pintaluga retains the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time in its sole discretion.

Employment is at will.