Legal Staff Paralegal in Itasca, IL

In-House

Itasca, IL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Itasca, IL

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Legal Nurse Consultant (Hybrid) - Salary: $90,000-$100,000

The Hanover Insurance Group, a leading insurance company with over 170 years of experience, is seeking a Legal Nurse Consultant to join their Medical Claims team in Itasca, IL. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, with one or two days in the office and the rest remote. The Hanover is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages all qualified professionals to apply.

Position Overview:

As a Legal Nurse Consultant, you will provide detailed analysis of medical records and other pertinent medical information for liability claims. You will also serve as a subject matter expert and leader on the team, evaluating complex medical issues from various lines of business. This is a full-time exempt position.

In this role, you will:

- Review, analyze, and summarize medical records and other pertinent documents
- Conduct research on current medical literature and maintain a reference library for adjusters and attorneys
- Provide informed opinions on medical issues related to causality, standards of care, and prognosis of alleged injuries/illnesses
- Prepare exhibits for depositions, trials, or mediations, including charts, tables, graphs, and PowerPoint presentations
- Assist with locating and selecting medical expert witnesses and consultants
- Develop questioning for cross-examination of opposing medical experts
- Provide individualized training and development to adjusters and attorneys
- Attend roundtables, mediations, facilitations, settlement conferences, depositions, and trials (virtual and in-person)
- Participate in special projects and actively work with vendors and business partners
- Achieve expected production, referral, and roundtable goals
- Reduce and avoid costs by addressing relevant medical issues in claims
- Assist with training sessions and conduct research on relevant issues in defense of a claim
- Verify physician credentials and prepare adjusters and attorneys for depositions, mediations, and trials
- Provide demonstrative evidence, such as timelines and graphs, on medical issues when requested

Qualifications:

- Registered nurse with 5+ years of clinical experience in acute or ambulatory healthcare settings, preferably in orthopedic, neurosurgery, neurology, or elder care facilities
- Law degree, legal nurse consultant degree or certificate, or commensurate legal experience preferred
- Deep understanding of a variety of medical diagnoses, treatments, and prognoses, with a focus on injuries sustained in automobile and non-automobile accidents
- Understanding of standards of care in evaluating medical strategy issues for elder care facilities and providers preferred
- Advanced knowledge of casualty claims
- Familiarity with local and national healthcare information resources and medical experts
- Knowledge of legal terminology and basic litigation processes
- Strong inquiry, analytical, and technical writing skills
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Organizational skills for time management, task prioritization, and integration of information from various sources
- Fluent in English
- Ability to work on-site and travel as needed
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other standard office equipment
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods and occasionally work more than 40 hours per week
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and sometimes stressful environment
- Must be able to work in a noisy/loud work environment when in the office

Career Development:

At The Hanover, it's not just a job, it's a career. We are committed to supporting our employees every step of the way. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching, and robust learning and development programs, we encourage growth and development at every level.

Benefits:

We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, PTO, company-paid holidays, flexible work arrangements, cultural awareness day in support of inclusion, and an on-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. We provide equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, which we believe makes us a better organization and strengthens our community. We encourage all qualified nursing professionals to apply.

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Other details:

- Job Function: Claims
- Pay Type: Salary
- Min Hiring Rate: $90,
- Max Hiring Rate: $100,