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Description
As Nurse Paralegal, provides specialized support to attorneys within Emory Healthcare's Office of the General Counsel in the management and defense of medical malpractice claims and lawsuits.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Integrates clinical expertise with legal knowledge to evaluate claims, reviews and summarizes medical records, assesses potential liability and causation, and manages claims data within the organization's claims management system.
- Collaborates closely with in-house counsel, outside defense counsel, and leaders across Risk Management, Quality, Patient Safety, and Insurance Services to ensure accurate evaluation and effective handling of complex medical malpractice matters.
- Reviews, analyzes, and summarizes medical records and other clinical documentation relevant to potential or active malpractice claims.
- Evaluates the medical and factual merits of claims and assist attorneys in developing case strategy.
- Prepares detailed medical chronologies, timelines, and summaries for use in claim evaluation, litigation, and trial preparation.
- Assists in the discovery process, including identifying and organizing relevant documents, expert materials, and witness information.
- Inputs and maintains claim data in Emory Healthcare's claims management system; generates reports and assists with claims analytics.
- Collaborates with Risk Management, Quality, Patient Safety and Insurance Services teams to collect and interpret data relevant to patient care and outcomes.
- Participates in case reviews, claim evaluation meetings, and internal investigations, as needed.
- Supports counsel in preparing for depositions, mediations, and trials.
- Communicates effectively with clinicians, administrators, and external legal partners while maintaining confidentiality.
- Supports trial preparation, including assembly of exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
- Assists attorneys with special projects, audits, and administrative tasks, as needed.
- Works closely with legal teammates, executives and operational leaders to implement practical solutions.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience which includes clinical nursing experience and experience as a paralegal or legal nurse consultant.
- Paralegal certificate from an accredited program preferred or equivalent legal nurse consulting experience.
- Excellent written, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to interpret complex medical and legal information.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current licensure as a RN in the state of Georgia; nursing experience in an acute care or hospital setting; paralegal experience in a medical malpractice or healthcare litigation setting; proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (Epic preferred); experience with claims or risk management systems (e.g., RLDatix, RiskMaster, Origami Risk); familiarity with litigation procedures, expert witness management, and trial preparation; and/or experience in a hospital or healthcare system legal department or law firm focused on healthcare litigation.
Competencies and Attributes
- Clinical Insight: Applies nursing and clinical judgment to evaluate medical and legal issues effectively.
- Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to interpret complex medical records and claims data and identify key issues.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with attorneys, clinicians, and administrators across disciplines.
- Communication: Presents medical and legal information clearly, concisely, and accurately.
- Professional Judgment: Maintains confidentiality and discretion in sensitive legal and clinical matters.
- Adaptability: Handles changing priorities and case demands in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Where will I work?
- Hybrid work arrangement may be available (minimum two days per week on-site presence required; subject to change at the discretion of the organization).
- Standard office environment with occasional travel to hospital sites or court-related activities.
Other benefits:
- Emory’s compensation is competitive with similar universities and comes with outstanding benefits, including:A generous contribution from the university, in an amount up to an additional 9% of your salary, to your 403(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan (see details here).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including a three-tier plan that lowers your deductibles and out of pocket maximums even more.
- Eleven paid holidays and two paid floating holidays.
- Three additional paid days off during the Winter Recess (Christmas to New Years).
- Four weeks of paid vacation per year, which increases with length of service.
- FMLA and six weeks of paid parental leave.
- A Courtesy Scholarship program that covers between 50% and 100% of tuition for your children who apply and are admitted for enrollment in Emory University (see details here).
- An exceptional gym, which employees can join for $360 annually (see details here).
About Emory Healthcare
Emory Healthcare, part of Emory University, is one of the nation’s premier academic health systems. At the forefront of medicine and research both nationally and locally, Emory Healthcare puts innovative research and technology into lifesaving action. Emory Healthcare is comprised of 11 hospitals, more than 580 provider locations, over 6 million patient visits annually, and the largest clinically integrated network in the state, and is Georgia’s most comprehensive health system. With a workforce of more than 29,000 employees and the #1 and #2 ranked hospitals and Georgia and Atlanta for each of the past 10 years, Emory Healthcare is #33 on Forbes’ list of “Dream Employers.”
Emory University includes highly ranked Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. Emory University and Emory Healthcare are home to a global health institute that supports initiatives in nearly 100 countries and a leading research enterprise that receives more than one billion dollars in annual sponsored research funding and is responsible for the development of lifesaving treatments such as angioplasty, drug-eluting stents, and the most successful and commonly used HIV/AIDS drugs in the world.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
