Nurse Paralegal

Amundsen Davis LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 30 days of employment

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team-focused environment

Job summary

A Chicago-based law firm is seeking a detail-oriented professional to review medical records and assist attorneys in case strategy. The ideal candidate has nursing experience in emergency or critical care and strong organizational skills. You'll be responsible for summarizing medical records, conducting research, and organizing case files. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive salary, and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a healthcare focused practice group in a litigation firm is strongly preferred.
• Nursing experience in emergency room, medical-surgical, neuro, telemetry/cardiac, oncology or surgery/ICU is required.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize medical records for attorneys.
• Create medical chronologies of a patient's medical events and treatments.
• Conduct medical subject and expert witness research.

Skills

Organizational skills

Nursing judgment

Clinical knowledge

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office/Word

Excel

Job description

Chicago Office 150 N Michigan Ave Suite 3300 Chicago, IL 60601, USA

• Pay or shift range: $75,000 USD to $100,000 USD.
• The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

About The Firm

Amundsen Davis, LLC is a full‑service business law firm with 260 attorneys. Headquartered in Chicago, we are one of the fastest‑growing law firms in the Midwest. We understand the entrepreneurial mindset that drives our clients’ business decisions, and we use this insight to respond to their needs creatively, efficiently, and pragmatically. Our firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the United States. With deep experience in both litigated and transactional matters, we offer a uniquely well‑rounded partnership for your business. Ammundsen Davis has offices in: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Review and summarize medical records for attorneys.
• Create medical chronologies of a patient's medical events, procedures, and treatments.
• Apply nursing judgement and clinical knowledge to all types of medical cases.
• Conduct medical subject and expert witness research.
• Provide opinions on medical care and assist in developing case strategy.
• Organize electronic and physical files, and various other litigation functions.
• Must be highly organized, able to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities, be familiar with billing entry, and familiar with Microsoft Office/Word and Excel.
• 2-4 years of experience in a healthcare focused practice group in a litigation firm is strongly preferred.
• Nursing experience in emergency room, medical-surgical, neuro, telemetry/cardiac, oncology or surgery/ICU is required.

What We Offer

• Starting Compensation Range $75,000 - $100,000 a year.
• Benefits, following 30 days of employment.
• Full-time, non-exempt position.
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days at home).
• Professional growth.
• Supportive, team-focused environment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we support and encourage workforce diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family caregiving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy, or disability in any aspect of employment.

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