Pre-Litigation Legal Nurse

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.  

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.  

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.  

Position Summary: The Pre-Litigation Legal Nurse serves as a critical resource for medical expertise within the Pre-Litigation Department, bridging the gap between healthcare and legal processes. This role provides guidance on medical issues, assists in case audits, and supports training initiatives to ensure accurate understanding of treatment guidelines and injury-related aspects. The Pre-Litigation Legal Nurse collaborates with attorneys, case managers, and clients to clarify medical procedures, deliver compassionate support, and maintain high standards of care and compliance. Strong analytical skills, medical knowledge, and attention to detail are essential for success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on cases by providing medical education to team members and clients, ensuring clarity on injuries and treatment plans.
• Assist clients and teams in understanding case-related injuries, probable treatment, and medical terminology.
• Review medical and billing records throughout the treatment phase, with familiarity in ICD-10 and CPT-IV coding.
• Conduct literature reviews using multiple databases for case-related research.
• Assist with medical writing for internal and external publications and training materials.

• Design and deliver training, both one-on-one and group sessions, virtual and in-person, while educating employees during orientation and onboarding on essential medical knowledge
• Communicate with clients to clarify treatment procedures and emphasize their importance.
• Deliver compassionate support and assistance to clients when needed, ensuring a positive experience.
• Complete medical assessments

Professional Standards

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medical and organization processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in multiple software applications.
• Perform other duties as required to support departmental and organizational success.

Qualifications:

• State Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)  
• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred   
• Medical Records review experience desired    
• 2 or more years of medical experience preferred in one or more of the following: Primary Care, Emergency Room/Urgent Care, Orthopedic or Neurology   
• Teaching ability: desire to share information directly contributes the success of others  
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills on the phone, in person and email  
• Advanced Research skills  
• Proven success in meeting expectations as part of a team  
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications    
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information   
• Superb organizational and time management skills; meticulous attention to detail   
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines   
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by leadership  
• Law firm experience a plus

Physical Requirements:  

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.   
• Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.  
• Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.  May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
• Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.  
• Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs. 
• Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job. 

WLG and its affiliated companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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