Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States · On-site
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Skills: Medical Record Analysis, Medical Journal Research, Case Analysis, Medical Abstracting, Legal Research
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The role involves analyzing and summarizing medical records and conducting research to support legal teams in medical negligence and product liability cases. Responsibilities include preparing case analyses, coordinating with medical experts, and organizing evidence for trials.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing and a paralegal certification. A minimum of five years of clinical practice experience is required, with law firm experience preferred.
Please be sure to read until the bottom on this job posting, as there is a special instruction for applicants to follow to be considered for the position
Our Standard
At our firm, everything comes back to one core truth: WE WIN FOR OUR CLIENTS. That requires exceptional people and aligned systems behind the scenes. If you are smart, structured, and motivated to contribute to something meaningful within a growing firm, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
Are you passionate about helping people?
Do you want to be a part of word-class legal work?
Can you imagine going to work every day knowing that you're making a positive difference?
Kelley | Uustal trial attorneys have dramatically improved the lives of clients they represent. Our landmark cases have helped define standards for success in vindicating the rights of people injured by dangerous products, greedy corporations, and medical negligence. At Kelley | Uustal we put people first!
Responsibilities include:
Supporting legal team by requesting, analyzing and summarizing medical records for clients, attorneys and experts.
Conducting medical journal research.
Abstract medical records, organize and prepare both outline and narrative summaries of the records for internal use and for presentation to the client.
Analyze medical records and billings to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the medical evidence including pre-existing or co-existing medical conditions. Prepare case analysis. Identify issues, omissions and discrepancies.
Identify and provide information regarding medical experts and physicians; coordinate medical expert deposition preparation.
Assist attorneys with medical evidence preparation and organization for hearing or trial.
Compose and type document production including case analysis memoranda for attorneys, narrative summaries, and chronologies of medical records, correspondence, and reports.
Compile data for exhibits.
Conduct preliminary legal research as necessary.
Other job related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
Paralegal certification required.
At least five (5) years of experience in clinical practice. Experience in a law firm/ legal department preferred.
Strong desire to leverage A.I. as a tool to make work product better - and your job easier!
Required Unique Application Process
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Built Different.
We’re Built Different. Kelley | Uustal is a nationally recognized, award-winning law firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded by Robert Kelley and John Uustal, we are dedicated to fighting for justice by protecting victims and punishing intentional wrongdoing and negligence. We dig. We work. We do what it takes to help deliver Personal Victories for our clients. Our track record of success includes fighting against some of the largest corporations in the world and recovering over a quarter of a billion dollars in compensation for the injured. Our unique Forensic Discovery Methodology allows the firm to reverse-engineer the scene of an accident, injury, or product malfunction. The firm’s attorneys, along with engineers, doctors and scientists, trace the root causes of a personal tragedy back to its earliest and truest origin: often all the way back to the manufacturing facility or corporate boardroom. Our work has resulted in safer vehicles, safer products and ultimately, safer consumers. Our attorneys have been named by their peers as Best Lawyers by the World’s Premier Guide, Top 5% of Attorneys in Florida by Florida Super Lawyers®, Most Effective Lawyers in South Florida by the South Florida Daily Business Review. Outside the courtroom, we are dedicated to improving the lives not just of our clients, but of everyone in our community. To that end, we regularly partner with local and national charities and organizations.
Offices: 500 N Federal Highway, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, US · 1525 North Flagler Avenue, Suite 100-A, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401, US · First Professional Center, 5701 Overseas Highway, Suite One, Marathon, Florida 33050, US
Built Different.
We’re Built Different. Kelley | Uustal is a nationally recognized, award-winning law firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded by Robert Kelley and John Uustal, we are dedicated to fighting for justice by protecting victims and punishing intentional wrongdoing and negligence. We dig. We work. We do what it takes to help deliver Personal Victories for our clients. Our track record of success includes fighting against some of the largest corporations in the world and recovering over a quarter of a billion dollars in compensation for the injured. Our unique Forensic Discovery Methodology allows the firm to reverse-engineer the scene of an accident, injury, or product malfunction. The firm’s attorneys, along with engineers, doctors and scientists, trace the root causes of a personal tragedy back to its earliest and truest origin: often all the way back to the manufacturing facility or corporate boardroom. Our work has resulted in safer vehicles, safer products and ultimately, safer consumers. Our attorneys have been named by their peers as Best Lawyers by the World’s Premier Guide, Top 5% of Attorneys in Florida by Florida Super Lawyers®, Most Effective Lawyers in South Florida by the South Florida Daily Business Review. Outside the courtroom, we are dedicated to improving the lives not just of our clients, but of everyone in our community. To that end, we regularly partner with local and national charities and organizations.
Offices: 500 N Federal Highway, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, US · 1525 North Flagler Avenue, Suite 100-A, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401, US · First Professional Center, 5701 Overseas Highway, Suite One, Marathon, Florida 33050, US
