Nurse Consultant

Job Description

A regionally and nationally recognized civil defense litigation firm is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a Legal Nurse Consultant. This role is ideal for a clinically seasoned nurse who is eager to apply their medical expertise to complex civil defense matters. Prior Legal Nurse Consulting experience is desired but not required.

The ideal candidate brings strong acute care experience, exceptional analytical skills, and outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reports To: Legal Nurse Consultant Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Legal Nurse Consultant provides high-level nursing and medical analysis on complex legal matters. Working closely with attorneys, this role evaluates medical records, identifies liability and causation issues, supports defense strategy, and transforms clinical data into clear, persuasive legal insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and interpret medical records to assess the appropriateness and quality of care.
• Evaluate medical records for completeness in preparation for attorney review.
• Prepare detailed medical chronologies, timelines, and comprehensive summaries.
• Analyze medical records to evaluate the claimant’s medical condition and course of treatment.
• Identify potential issues related to standard of care, liability, and causation.
• Retain and coordinate with medical experts.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Conduct medical literature research and support additional investigative efforts.
• Draft memoranda, reports, and other case-related documents.
• Perform additional case-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions of the job.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing: required
• Master of Science in Nursing: preferred

Experience

• 7+ years of clinical nursing experience required
• Substantial acute care experience: strongly preferred
• Legal Nurse Consulting experience: a plus, but not required

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Adobe
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Physical & Work Requirements

• Attendance: Regular attendance during regularly scheduled work hours.
• Remote Work: Opportunity for working remote is available for employees after completing an in-house training and evaluation period. Frequency of remote work shall be dependent on current firm policy as well as periodic demands of individual caseload.
• Perception: Ability to perceive written details at close range
• Stationary position: Ability to remain in a stationary position 60 – 80% of the time
• Moving: Frequently move around the office to access physical files and office equipment
• Operation: Constantly operate a computer and other office equipment. Constantly sort and organize records and legal documents.
• Lifting/carrying: Frequently lift and carry binders and records weighing up to 10 lbs., and occasionally lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Workspace: Shared and individual open workspaces.
• Temperature: Temperature controlled heating and air conditioning.
• Noise: Moderate noise level.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer. Criminal Background Check Required

Job Type

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• What nursing specialties do you have experience in?
• Are you prepared to completely leave clinical work to move into a Legal Nurse Consultant position?

Education

• Bachelor's: Required

Experience

• Legal Nurse Consulting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Nursing: 7 years (Required)
• Reviewing Medical Records: 1 year (Required)
• Long term care: 3 years (Preferred)
• Acute care: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute

Birmingham, AL: Required

Work Location

Work Location: In person