Senior Legal Nurse Analyst - Mass Tort & Product Liability

Arnold & Porter; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Arnold & Porter is seeking an experienced Legal Nurse Analyst to support its Products Liability and Mass Tort Litigation practice on a hybrid schedule in Chicago and other offices.

You will review medical records, analyze standards of care and causation, draft case documents, educate attorneys on medical issues, and assist with trial preparation for complex pharmaceutical and medical device matters.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree and current or prior nursing license required; advanced nursing degree preferred.
• At least seven years of relevant experience in a law firm, insurance, healthcare facility, or similar setting.
• Significant experience reviewing and analyzing medical records and healthcare documentation.
• Strong knowledge of legal/medical research methods, healthcare literature, and standards of care.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, investigate, and research legal documents, medical records, nursing and healthcare literature, and relevant standards and guidelines.
• Analyze medical records, legal materials, healthcare literature, standards of care, treatment costs, and other case-related information.
• Assess medical treatment and clinical issues as they relate to diagnoses, alleged injuries, and legal claims.
• Facilitate communication regarding medical aspects of matters with clients, parties, experts, witnesses, and vendors.
• Draft case-related documents and attorney work product involving healthcare and medical issues.
• Educate attorneys and other team members on medical and healthcare facts relevant to assigned matters.
• Assist attorneys in developing case strategy and preparing for settlement, arbitration, mediation, and trial.
• Support the adjudication of legal claims by organizing and analyzing medical evidence and related materials.
• Assist with trial preparation and provide litigation support at trial on medical and healthcare issues in products liability and mass tort matters.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client information and work product at all times.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Project management

Research skills

Education

Nursing degree

Nursing license

Advanced nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking an experienced Legal Nurse Analyst to support its Products Liability and Mass Tort Litigation practice on a hybrid schedule in Chicago and other offices.

You will review medical records, analyze standards of care and causation, draft case documents, educate attorneys on medical issues, and assist with trial preparation for complex pharmaceutical and medical device matters.