Scott Patton PC, is a boutique law firm in Houston, TX specializing in the defense of employment, commercial, and healthcare-related matters. The Firm has an active trial practice and offers competitive compensation and benefits.
JOB SUMMARY: The individual in this role primarily supports attorneys with a busy defense litigation practice with an emphasis on medical negligence and administrative matters. This is a hands-on position that requires collaboration with clients and employees of the firm.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides healthcare consultations and technical advice by investigating malpractice claims locating reliable, authoritative experts; preparing cases for trial. Support legal team by analyzing and summarizing medical records for clients, attorneys and experts.
- Conduct medical journal research via Internet or through local libraries.
- 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, outline and narrative summaries, and chronologies of medical records, correspondence, and reports.
- Compile data for exhibits.
- Conduct preliminary medical/legal research as necessary
- Other job-related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Nursing degree required.
- 3-5 years of experience in clinical practice and experience in a law firm consultant/legal department preferred.
- Proficient understanding and utilization of medical terminology, anatomical drawings, laboratory tests, and medications. Possess thorough understanding of medical conditions to explain or illustrate a diagnosis. Proficient proofreading, redlining, and editing of documents. Must ensure accuracy, comprehension, and overall grammar and punctuation.
- Has full understanding of HIPAA compliance. Understands and complies with all other related regulatory mandates.
- Research, analytical, organizational and critical thinking skills required.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and knowledge and application of legal research tools (Westlaw).
- Superior written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
- 3-5 years of experience in clinical practice.
- Experience in a law firm/legal consultant/legal department preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- legal work: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77007: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77007