Nurse Paralegal

Nbutexas; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Growth opportunities

Team‑oriented culture

Benefits after 30 days

Job summary

Join a well-established Midwest law firm as a Nurse Paralegal in Chicago, combining clinical nursing expertise with legal support in a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has healthcare litigation experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a nursing background in ER, Med-Surg, Neuro, Cardiac/Telemetry, Oncology, or Surgery/ICU settings.

Responsibilities include reviewing medical records, creating detailed chronologies, applying nursing judgment to cases, researching

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of experience in healthcare-focused litigation
• Nursing experience in ER, Med-Surg, Neuro, Telemetry/Cardiac, Oncology, or Surgery/ICU required
• Insurance defense experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize medical records for attorneys
• Prepare detailed medical chronologies
• Apply clinical knowledge and nursing judgment to healthcare cases
• Research medical issues and expert witnesses
• Assist with case strategy development
• Organize electronic and physical case files and support litigation functions
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Education

RN nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

A well-established Midwest law firm is seeking an experienced Nurse Paralegal to join its busy healthcare litigation team in Chicago.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise with legal support work in a collaborative, team-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have healthcare litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and a nursing background in ER, Med‑Surg, Neuro, Cardiac/Telemetry, Oncology, or Surgery/ICU settings.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize medical records for attorneys
• Prepare detailed medical chronologies
• Apply clinical knowledge and nursing judgment to healthcare cases
• Research medical issues and expert witnesses
• Assist with case strategy development
• Organize electronic and physical case files and support litigation functions
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of experience in a healthcare-focused litigation practice preferred
• Nursing experience in ER, Med‑Surg, Neuro, Telemetry/Cardiac, Oncology, or Surgery/ICU required
• Insurance defense experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time‑management abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment

What We Offer

• Compensation: $75,000–$100,000
• Benefits beginning after 30 days of employment
• Hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
• Professional growth opportunities
• Supportive and team‑oriented culture