Overview

Associate System Legal Counsel Jobs in Madison, WI at University of Wisconsin System

Trade hands-on patient care, shift work, and working within an ever-changing stressful healthcare environment for a Monday-Friday daytime administrative schedule still utilizing your nursing experience. Applicants must live in Pittsburgh or surrounding areas and be able to commute to our downtown office daily. We are located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh just steps away from the vibrant cultural district and Point State Park. This is not a remote position. ​

We are seeking a legal nurse consultant (LNC) for a full-time in-house position to fill the shoes of a beloved long-time LNC who is retiring! Our LNCs assist attorneys paying particular attention to the medical aspects of cases in litigation by obtaining, organizing and summarizing medical records and related documentation and preparing medical research and consults with expert witnesses. While this is a position for a nurse, it is a non-nursing position. Legal experience is not necessary, but research, writing and organizational skills should be excellent! The candidate should have a comfortable working knowledge of Outlook and Word and be willing to learn how to work within company designated software.

Overview

Maintain organized and indexed medical records in digital or paper format as requested by supervising attorney
Analyze medical records for appropriate documentation
Regularly communicate with health care providers, experts, and attorneys
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Must be proficient in written and oral communication, as well as internet research and use of Microsoft Office
Excellent communication skills are a must.
Candidates should be willing to tackle projects and take initiative to find answers.
The LNC position is a hands-on training position. This is an excellent opportunity for the experienced RN who wants the structured daytime “office job”!

​Benefits

75% company-paid premiums for health insurance coverage plus fully-paid deductible
Dental and vision insurance plans available at low cost
Company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
401K and profit-sharing plan after one year of employment
Flexible daytime schedule option between the hours of 6:30am to 6:00pm

Please submit your resume AND cover letter indicating your interest to work for our firm for consideration.

*Typically, we receive many resumes for this position and there will be a several step screening and interview process before hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Pittsburgh, PA (Required)

Work Location: In person

Title: Associate System Legal Counsel

Company: University of Wisconsin System

Location: Madison, WI

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