Contract Nurse Paralegal

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add a Contract Nurse Paralegal to our expanding & fast paced Overland Park office. As a Nurse Paralegal, you will be responsible for handling and maintaining cases from start to finish. You will provide support to the attorneys, organize and maintain case files, manage caseload requirements, and monitor budgets, timelines, and billing. There is frequent client contact & medical record review and analysis. Your responsibilities will include handling all aspects of the case including secretarial and paralegal tasks. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting. Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest, and participate in all phases of the litigation process, from the initiation of a case, to fact gathering, discovery, through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. If you like litigation and a fast-paced position please apply!

Responsibilities:

Analyzing complex medical records Providing objective and strategic merits opinions Recognizing missing elements in medical records Assistance in obtaining medical records Comprehensive medical summaries and chronologies Assistance with discovery requests and analyzing Adequacy of discovery responses Assistance with targeted deposition inquiries Access to network of testifying experts Exceptional research, writing, and editing skills

Skills and Specifications:

Strong technical skills and knowledge using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Excellent written communication skills to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents Knowledge or familiarity of certain court procedures Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment Must be well organized, detail-orientated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities Ability to type accurately and efficiently from draft or dictation with a minimum of 50 wpm Ability to deal professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all levels Ability to analyze routine administrative tasks and duties Ability to keep a Medical recording tracking log

Education and Qualifications:

Must understand and maintain complex litigation Working knowledge of legal terminology and legal writing Experience in product liability and (or) wrongful death is preferred, but not required Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!