Nurse Paralegal

Join the Degan, Blanchard & Nash team, where we specialize in insurance defense. Our firm is committed to delivering exceptional legal services.  We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Nurse Paralegal to join our team. This role is ideal for a licensed nurse with legal experience or a paralegal with a strong clinical background who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze medical records to identify relevant facts, timelines, and potential issues.
• Identify deviations from standards of care and assist in evaluating liability and damages.
•  Prepare detailed medical chronologies and summaries to support case strategy and expert review. 
• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, mediations, and trial.
• Communicate with medical providers, expert witnesses, and clients as needed.
• Conduct medical literature research to support case strategy.
• Support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and settlement evaluation.
• Maintain organized and accurate case files, ensuring all medical documentation is properly indexed and accessible.
• 120 billable hours per month. 

Qualifications:

• Active RN or LPN license preferred; paralegal certification a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of prior legal experience in insurance defense or medical malpractice strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefit Highlights:

• Life Insurance: We provide $50,000 coverage at no cost to the employee.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance: Also provided at no cost to the employee.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: with an annual discretionary match
• HSA with Firm contribution
• Dependent Care FSA
• Generous PTO allotment
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Additional Supplemental insurances are also available

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. DBN makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) participates in E-Verify and Right to Work to confirm identity and employment eligibility. 

This position is not open to recruiting agencies. Any resumes sent to Degan, Blanchard & Nash by an agency that was not specifically engaged for this position and does not have a valid agreement on file with DBN will become the property of Degan, Blanchard & Nash. DBN will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.