Legal Nurse Consultant

Keller Postman represents a broad array of clients in class and mass actions, individual arbitrations, and multidistrict litigation matters at the trial and appellate levels in federal and state courts. Serving hundreds of thousands of clients in litigation and arbitration, we have prosecuted high-profile mass tort, antitrust, privacy, product liability, employment, and consumer-rights cases. Our firm also acts as plaintiffs’ counsel in high-stakes public-enforcement actions. Our mission is to achieve exceptional results for our clients, drive innovation in the practice of law, and pursue unparalleled excellence in everything we do.

Purpose: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Legal Nurse Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will use their nursing and medical expertise, along with a strong understanding of legal principals, to assist attorneys in preparing cases related to healthcare issues. This role involves coordinating medical-legal matters, managing medical records, and providing expert medical insights to support our legal team. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a dedicated and experienced Legal Nurse Consultant looking to make a significant impact in the legal field, we encourage you to apply.

This is a remote position. The compensation range for this position, depending on experience, is an annual base salary of $95,000 to $110,000 per year, plus a year-end discretionary bonus and benefits. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze medical records to provide attorneys with a clear understanding of medical facts and issues pertinent to legal cases.
• Become a power-user of Keller Postman’s medical review platform and participate in ongoing enhancement conversations.
• Collaborate with third-party review teams, ensuring the accuracy and relevance of their work though quality control processes.
• Apply skills in teaching and training to educate third-party review teams on emerging case or medical trends.
• Educate attorneys and clients on medical matters related to the case, offering insights and clarifications as needed.
• Assist with preparation for and support during depositions, trials, or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes.
• Provide expert medical opinions and insights on cases involving medical malpractice, personal injury, Tort and other healthcare-related legal matters.
• Coordinate and manage medical-legal matters, including case evaluations, chronologies, and summaries of medical records.
• Work with attorneys to evaluate case strengths and weaknesses, including causation and damage issues 
• Educate and train legal staff on medical terminology, procedures, and issues relevant to their cases.
• Provide support throughout discovery, depositions, trial, and other legal proceedings.
• Offer expert guidance on overall case health as viewed through quality of medical records retrieved and reviews worked.
• Routinely audit work across medical records as needed depending on case assignment(s).

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with an Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Legal Nurse Consultant certification (LNCC via the AALNC preferred).
• Demonstrated proficiency in medical and damages analyses.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple cases simultaneously.
• 3-5 years of recent clinical experience in a hospital setting, with ICU and ER experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience.
• Proficient in legal matters, with Tort and Personal Injury experience preferred.
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strict attention to detail.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced high-volume environment.

Keller Postman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  For California Applicants, please find our CRPA information here.