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The Asheville, NC office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is currently accepting resumes for a Legal Nurse Consultant. Please note that this position requires regular attendance in the office. This position will be responsible for assisting attorneys with all medical aspects of litigation related to case preparation, management, and execution. The ideal candidate will have a RN Degree coupled with work experience in a clinical setting. Applicants should be experienced with medical record review and dealing with expert witnesses. Previous legal experience preferred. Experience with nursing home facilities and long-term care will be helpful. Applicants must be able to meet a minimum billing requirement of 140 hours per month. A resume and cover letter are required for consideration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
“Essential functions” are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.
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Obtains, reviews, analyzes, and summarizes medical records and other pertinent medical and legal documents related to case medical facts or deviations from standards of care.
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Identifies additional sources for obtaining medical records.
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Organizes, tabulates and indexes medical records and prepares medical chronologies.
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Researches and integrates relevant medical and nursing literature in support of the medical facts and issues of a case.
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Selects and organizes literature to be used at trial and assists attorneys with preparation of trial exhibits.
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Identifies, locates, interviews, and evaluates potential experts and sends expert packages to parties for review.
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Maintains an expert database and researches opposing counsel’s experts.
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Schedules meetings and depositions and assists attorney in maintaining scheduled dates.
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Performs clerical duties such as typing and filing to the extent required to produce work product or assure proper organization of case files.
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Enters billable time into computer on a daily basis.
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Meets a minimum billing requirement of 140 hours per month (1680 per year). This requirement is not reduced by any paid or unpaid time off, mandatory training, or the performance of any non-billable functions. Such time off, training, or performance of non-billable functions are not counted toward the minimum billing requirement.
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Performs non-billable functions, including but not limited to, participating on strategic committees, assisting in seminar development, assisting with production of presentations, mentoring and training new employees.
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Ensures all functions are performed in exact accordance with applicable client guidelines.
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Remains flexible and open to requests for support or assistance outside of the scope of this job description and to other duties as directed by the Management team.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
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Knowledge of medical principles and practices in order to assume responsibility of interpretation of medical literature and providing medical expertise at a level normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
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Work experience in a clinical setting.
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Knowledge of legal principles and practices in order to assume responsibility of providing support for attorney team members in case management and information gathering at a level normally acquired through completion of a certified paralegal or legal nurse consulting education.
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Demonstrated organizational, prioritization, and attention to detail skills to allow for timely, effective, and accurate performance of job duties.
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Ability to demonstrate impeccable integrity in confidential matters.
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Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff, and clients and to provide or obtain information with ordinary courtesy, diplomacy and tact.
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Accurate typing ability of 45 wpm and comprehensive computer and office equipment experience.
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Work may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position and to meet financial goal requirements.
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Work requires sitting, bending, stooping, computer keyboarding and continuous use of the hands, telephone contact, reading, and may require lifting of 25-50 lbs. or more.
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Work may also require traveling to offsite locations for the collection of records and information, therefore work may require driving.
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Under certain circumstances the Firm may substitute experience for educational requirements and vice versa.
Benefits Offered: Health, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, HSA, 401K and Vision Insurance.
Education
Bachelors or better
Licenses & Certifications
Registered Nurse
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
SUMMARY
The Asheville, NC office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is currently accepting resumes for a Legal Nurse Consultant. Please note that this position requires regular attendance in the office. This position will be responsible for assisting attorneys with all medical aspects of litigation related to case preparation, management, and execution. The ideal candidate will have a RN Degree coupled with work experience in a clinical setting. Applicants should be experienced with medical record review and dealing with expert witnesses. Previous legal experience preferred. Experience with nursing home facilities and long-term care will be helpful. Applicants must be able to meet a minimum billing requirement of 140 hours per month. A resume and cover letter are required for consideration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
“Essential functions” are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.
-
Obtains, reviews, analyzes, and summarizes medical records and other pertinent medical and legal documents related to case medical facts or deviations from standards of care.
-
Identifies additional sources for obtaining medical records.
-
Organizes, tabulates and indexes medical records and prepares medical chronologies.
-
Researches and integrates relevant medical and nursing literature in support of the medical facts and issues of a case.
-
Selects and organizes literature to be used at trial and assists attorneys with preparation of trial exhibits.
-
Identifies, locates, interviews, and evaluates potential experts and sends expert packages to parties for review.
-
Maintains an expert database and researches opposing counsel’s experts.
-
Schedules meetings and depositions and assists attorney in maintaining scheduled dates.
-
Performs clerical duties such as typing and filing to the extent required to produce work product or assure proper organization of case files.
-
Enters billable time into computer on a daily basis.
-
Meets a minimum billing requirement of 140 hours per month (1680 per year). This requirement is not reduced by any paid or unpaid time off, mandatory training, or the performance of any non-billable functions. Such time off, training, or performance of non-billable functions are not counted toward the minimum billing requirement.
-
Performs non-billable functions, including but not limited to, participating on strategic committees, assisting in seminar development, assisting with production of presentations, mentoring and training new employees.
-
Ensures all functions are performed in exact accordance with applicable client guidelines.
-
Remains flexible and open to requests for support or assistance outside of the scope of this job description and to other duties as directed by the Management team.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
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Knowledge of medical principles and practices in order to assume responsibility of interpretation of medical literature and providing medical expertise at a level normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
-
Work experience in a clinical setting.
-
Knowledge of legal principles and practices in order to assume responsibility of providing support for attorney team members in case management and information gathering at a level normally acquired through completion of a certified paralegal or legal nurse consulting education.
-
Demonstrated organizational, prioritization, and attention to detail skills to allow for timely, effective, and accurate performance of job duties.
-
Ability to demonstrate impeccable integrity in confidential matters.
-
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff, and clients and to provide or obtain information with ordinary courtesy, diplomacy and tact.
-
Accurate typing ability of 45 wpm and comprehensive computer and office equipment experience.
-
Work may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position and to meet financial goal requirements.
-
Work requires sitting, bending, stooping, computer keyboarding and continuous use of the hands, telephone contact, reading, and may require lifting of 25-50 lbs. or more.
-
Work may also require traveling to offsite locations for the collection of records and information, therefore work may require driving.
-
Under certain circumstances the Firm may substitute experience for educational requirements and vice versa.
Benefits Offered: Health, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, HSA, 401K and Vision Insurance.
Education
Bachelors or better
Licenses & Certifications
Registered Nurse
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Legal Consultant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes Legal Consultant petitions closely when your degree is in a field adjacent to law rather than law itself. A J.D., LL.B., or LL.M. in a directly related specialty strengthens your petition and reduces RFE risk.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with universities, and certain government research institutions are cap-exempt. Legal Consultant roles at these organizations don't enter the lottery, so you can start any time of year without waiting for April registration.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by Legal Consultant roles to see which employers have certified LCAs with the DOL for this exact title. That filing history confirms an employer already understands the H-1B process and has sponsored comparable positions before.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Legal Consultant in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 23-1011 before accepting an offer to confirm your salary meets Level I through IV wage requirements.
Clarify your job duties match the O*NET profile
USCIS compares petition language against the O*NET occupation profile for Legal Consultants. If your role blends paralegal duties with consulting work, work with your employer to frame duties in terms that align with the specialty occupation definition to avoid a denial.
Understand the 60-day grace period when changing roles
If your current H-1B employment ends, you have 60 days to secure a new sponsoring employer and file a transfer petition. Filing during this window maintains your status, but the new employer's LCA must be certified before the I-129 is submitted to USCIS.
H-1B Visa Legal Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Legal Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as law, international business, or regulatory affairs. Generic consulting roles that accept any degree often face USCIS RFEs. Your employer's job description must tie the required degree directly to the duties performed, not just list a degree as a preference.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Legal Consultant positions?
Corporate legal departments at multinational companies, financial services firms with compliance needs, and management consulting firms that serve regulated industries file the most LCAs for Legal Consultant roles. Universities and nonprofits also sponsor this title and have the added advantage of cap-exempt status. You can browse current openings at employers with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate.
Can a foreign law degree support an H-1B petition for a Legal Consultant role?
A foreign law degree can qualify, but USCIS requires an evaluation by a recognized credential assessment organization to confirm it is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher in law or a related field. A three-year LL.B. from many countries may not automatically satisfy the equivalency standard without supplemental work experience or a credentials evaluation.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Legal Consultant contract ends before the petition expires?
You have a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends to either transfer your H-1B to a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During this window, USCIS considers you in a period of authorized stay. Filing an H-1B transfer before the 60 days expire lets you start the new role once the transfer petition is received by USCIS.
Do Legal Consultant employers need to go through PERM labor certification before sponsoring an H-1B?
No. PERM labor certification is required for permanent residence sponsorship, not for the H-1B, which is a temporary nonimmigrant visa. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL to certify wages and working conditions, but there is no recruitment or labor market test requirement for the H-1B petition itself.