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Nurse Paralegal – Torts & Insurance Practice Service Group (On-site Only)

Stites & Harbison is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Nurse Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex tort and insurance-related matters in our Louisville office.

This is NOT a remote position. Only candidates within commuting distance of Louisville, KY will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Medical Record Analysis: Review complex patient files, diagnostic tests, and healthcare documents to identify information relevant to a legal case.
• Chronology Development: Create detailed medical chronologies, summaries, and timelines that correlate medical facts with case details.
• Case Merit Evaluation: Assess the strengths and weakness of claims by identifying adherence or deviations from the standard of care.
• Expert Witness Support: Identify and coordinate with medical experts, managing their document reviews, and assisting in the preparation of their testimony.
• Legal Drafting & Research: Perform traditional paralegal duties like drafting pleadings, discovery requests, and research memorandums.
• Internal Education: Translate complex medical terminology and procedures for legal teams and clients.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• An active RN license with a minimum of five years of clinical experience.
• Paralegal experience required, paralegal certificate or degree preferred from an ABA-approved program.
• Prior experience as a nurse paralegal, legal nurse consultant, or in litigation support.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare delivery, and clinical standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• The ability to work in a team environment to collaborate on cases and projects.
• The ability to complete tasks independently.

Please apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to Laura Cassaro at [email protected]. No phone calls at this time.

*Stites & Harbison is a dynamic and growing firm with 12 offices across eight states and ranks in the Top 10 “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” for 2025 in the medium company category. The firm has made the list 19 times — 11 of those in the Top 10.

We believe that a happy, well-compensated team is a productive team. Our compensation packages are competitive, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Stites & Harbison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or regional origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Notice to Recruiters and Search Firms: Stites & Harbison will only accept submissions from recruiters with whom we have a current signed fee agreement.

If you are interested in a position within one of our offices, please submit a cover letter and resume to the following:

Alexandria, VA
Susan Finke
Office Administrator
1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 325
Alexandria, VA 22314
[email protected]
(703) 837-3912

Atlanta, GA; Memphis and Nashville, TN
Stan Pyrdum
Office Administrator
401 Commerce Street, Suite 800
SunTrust Plaza
Nashville, TN 37219
[email protected]
(615) 782-2247

Covington, Frankfort and Lexington, KY
Amy Newton
Office Administrator
250 West Main Street, Suite 2300
Lexington, KY 40507
[email protected]
(859) 226-2232

Louisville, KY and Jeffersonville, IN
Laura Cassaro
Office Administrator
400 West Market Street, Suite 1800
Louisville, KY 40202
[email protected]
(502) 681-0480