About the position
We are seeking an experienced Legal Nurse Consultant to support vocational counselors and life care planners through comprehensive medical record review, research, and case preparation. This is a remote, part-time role with flexible hours.
Responsibilities
• Prepare, organize, and quality-check medical records for use by vocational counselors and life care planners
• Assist with discovery responses, including obtaining documentation related to medical procedures and protocols
• Prepare client status reports for counselors and life care planners
• Draft correspondence and reports, and communicate with clients to provide updates or request additional medical information
• Conduct ongoing research related to medical diagnoses, treatments, and interventions as cases develop
• Obtain relevant medical literature and prepare summaries explaining how it applies to case issues
• Research credentials of potential medical expert witnesses and make initial contact to assess availability and interest
• Review and analyze opposing expert witness publications, highlighting pertinent information for attorneys
• Prepare medical records for use as trial exhibits
Requirements
• Active Registered Nurse licensure
• Prior experience as a practicing Legal Nurse Consultant
Nice-to-haves
• Experience in an acute care healthcare setting
• Master’s degree in nursing
• Certified Life Care Planner credential