What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Nurse Analyst position at Harris Shelton?
Harris Shelton’s East Memphis office currently seeks a Legal Nurse Analyst.
This is an excellent opportunity for legal or healthcare professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with an established law firm.
The Firm
Harris Shelton is a 50 attorney firm who offers a full range of legal services to both individuals and companies. A good segment of the firm is focused on defending claims for medical malpractice on behalf of hospitals, nursing homes, physicians, outpatient clinics, and other medical providers all across the state, as well as Mississippi and Arkansas.
The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, analyze medical records.
- Work closely with the attorneys on all phases of litigation.
- Summarize transcripts, assemble chronologies of pertinent facts and key documents.
- Determine, prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review.
- Conduct investigative research on various medical topics, ranging from OB to geriatrics, and everything in between.
Qualifications:
- Nurse Analyst or Medical Litigation Paralegal experience is preferred, but not a requirement.
- RN or higher with 5 years of providing hands on patient care or working in quality improvement, evaluating the care of others.
- Ability to quickly learn proprietary software systems and databases.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and a team player.
- Ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office365 (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Long Term Care and Medical Malpractice litigation experience (preferred).
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person