Nurse Paralegal

At Chartwell, we don’t just serve our clients—we live our values. With nearly 300 attorneys across more than 30 offices nationwide, we’re a fast-growing civil litigation firm powered by collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. Our culture is built on the Chartwellian Charter: a 10-point promise to support one another, embrace diversity, and strive for excellence in everything we do.

We’re looking for professionals who bring talent, humility, and heart to the table. Here, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find a community, and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, wellness and mentoring programs, and a workplace where your voice matters and your growth is celebrated.

What truly sets Chartwell apart is the way we blend national reach with a close-knit, collegial atmosphere. Even with offices throughout the country, we work seamlessly across practices and geographies—sharing knowledge and stepping up when challenges arise. Our attorneys and staff are empowered to shape the firm’s growth, contribute to thought leadership, and take part in initiatives that give back to our communities.

If you're ready to be part of a team that values “we” over “me,” and where your contributions help shape the future of law, we’d love to hear from you.

Chartwell Law does not accept candidate submissions from outside agencies without prior approval and a signed agreement. In addition, we do not accept unsolicited candidates from outside agencies via our internal email system. If an outside agency fails to adhere to these procedures and/or the terms under a signed contract, Chartwell Law will not consider any submissions constituting a formal submission nor will any such submission bind Chartwell Law in any way. Outside agencies that would like to discuss a potential candidate and/or enter into an agreement with Chartwell Law, must first contact us at [email protected].

We are looking for a Nurse Paralegal to join our expanding team in our Peoria, Illinois location.

Requirements
The Nurse Paralegal position may require some or all of the following duties:

• Record daily billable time in time and billing system;
• Organize, analyze and maintain medical files;
• Review, organize and prepare medical and event chronologies or summaries of medical care;
• Update chronologies or summaries as new records are received;
• Perform medical research on relevant issues;
• Analyze pharmacy records for consistency of provider and complaint;
• Analyze medical bills for providers and treatments consistent with chief complaints and for the cause of the action;
• Assist attorneys and staff with medical issues, deciphering handwriting, answering questions etc.;
• Locate, contact and/or interview parties, witnesses, and experts regarding their care, treatment and/or opinions;
• Prepare medical records to be provided to experts and maintain a record of the same;
• Prepare materials for meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials, including preparation of exhibits and notebooks;
• Prepare and issue Non-Party Requests for medical, pharmacy and/or billing records and ensure all such records are received along with necessary Certification of Authenticity
• Communicate with opposing counsel, co-counsel, clients, insureds, expert witnesses, court personnel, and others, to facilitate progress of cases;
• Communicate with vendors regarding copying, preparation of exhibits, imaging, etc.;
• Any other related tasks that may be assigned by Management or Supervising Attorney(s).

Experience:

• 3+ years' of Nurse Paralegal experience required
• 2+ years' of preparing medical chronologies
• Experience entering billable time