Legal Nurse Consultant Job at LHH, Chicago, IL

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  • LHH
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Legal Nurse Consultant – Medical Malpractice

Location: Chicago, IL

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 base salary

A well-established medical malpractice law firm in Chicago is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Legal Nurse Consultant to support its litigation team. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to apply clinical expertise in a legal setting, contributing to high-stakes cases involving medical negligence and personal injury.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze medical records to assess standards of care, causation, and damages
  • Prepare medical chronologies, timelines, and summaries for attorney review
  • Assist in evaluating the merits of medical malpractice claims and identifying key medical issues
  • Coordinate expert witness consultations, including scheduling reviews and depositions
  • Translate complex medical information into clear, concise language for legal teams and clients
  • Support trial preparation, including development of exhibits and witness preparation
  • Stay current on medical procedures, terminology, and standards relevant to active cases

Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience, preferably in acute care, emergency, or surgical settings
  • Prior experience in legal consulting or medical malpractice litigation preferred
  • Strong understanding of medical terminology, documentation, and standards of care
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys and legal staff
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software

Additional Information:

Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year, 13 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Paid Sick Leave

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area,

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