Nursing Paralegal
Emory University
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • United States
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About the role
- Provides specialized support to attorneys within Emory Healthcare's Office of the General Counsel in the management and defense of medical malpractice claims and lawsuits.
- Integrates clinical expertise with legal knowledge to evaluate claims, reviews and summarizes medical records, assesses potential liability and causation, and manages claims data within the organization's claims management system.
- Collaborates closely with in-house counsel, outside defense counsel, and leaders across Risk Management, Quality, Patient Safety, and Insurance Services to ensure accurate evaluation and effective handling of complex medical malpractice matters.
- Reviews, analyzes, and summarizes medical records and other clinical documentation relevant to potential or active malpractice claims.
- Evaluates the medical and factual merits of claims and assist attorneys in developing case strategy.
- Prepares detailed medical chronologies, timelines, and summaries for use in claim evaluation, litigation, and trial preparation.
- Assists in the discovery process, including identifying and organizing relevant documents, expert materials, and witness information.
- Inputs and maintains claim data in Emory Healthcare's claims management system; generates reports and assists with claims analytics.
- Collaborates with Risk Management, Quality, Patient Safety and Insurance Services teams to collect and interpret data relevant to patient care and outcomes.
- Participates in case reviews, claim evaluation meetings, and internal investigations, as needed.
- Supports counsel in preparing for depositions, mediations, and trials.
- Communicates effectively with clinicians, administrators, and external legal partners while maintaining confidentiality.
- Supports trial preparation, including assembly of exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
- Assists attorneys with special projects, audits, and administrative tasks, as needed.
- Works closely with legal teammates, executives and operational leaders to implement practical solutions.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience which includes clinical nursing experience and experience as a paralegal or legal nurse consultant.
- Paralegal certificate from an accredited program preferred or equivalent legal nurse consulting experience.
- Excellent written, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to interpret complex medical and legal information.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.
- Current licensure as a RN in the state of Georgia; nursing experience in an acute care or hospital setting; paralegal experience in a medical malpractice or healthcare litigation setting; proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (Epic preferred); experience with claims or risk management systems (e.g., RLDatix, RiskMaster, Origami Risk); familiarity with litigation procedures, expert witness management, and trial preparation; and/or experience in a hospital or healthcare system legal department or law firm focused on healthcare litigation.
Benefits
- A generous contribution from the university, in an amount up to an additional 9% of your salary, to your 403(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan (see details here).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including a three-tier plan that lowers your deductibles and out of pocket maximums even more.
- Eleven paid holidays and two paid floating holidays.
- Three additional paid days off during the Winter Recess (Christmas to New Years).
- Four weeks of paid vacation per year, which increases with length of service.
- FMLA and six weeks of paid parental leave.
- A Courtesy Scholarship program that covers between 50% and 100% of tuition for your children who apply and are admitted for enrollment in Emory University (see details here).
- An exceptional gym, which employees can join for $360 annually (see details here).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
clinical nursingparalegal experiencelegal nurse consultingclaims managementmedical record reviewclaims analyticstrial preparationlitigation proceduresexpert witness managementdata interpretation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsconfidentialitydiscretioncollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeparalegal certificateRN licensure in Georgia