Legal Nurse Analyst/Legal Nurse Consultant

The Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC), our “nurse analyst” , plays a pivotal role in analyzing medical and nursing issues in professional liability matters and long-term care litigation, and provides critical, hands-on support to the firm’s attorneys in delivering high-quality legal services. This is a full-time, on-site position at Oldham Law’s Louisville, KY office.

Oldham Law, based in Louisville, Kentucky, represents and advocates for health care and commercial clients of every kind, with a particular focus on skilled nursing and elder-care companies, facilities, and individuals. With more than 75 years of combined experience in health care and commercial litigation, our philosophy is simple: bring an investigative mindset to every matter and dig deep to uncover answers, approaches, and winning strategies for our clients. Our command of the health-care landscape lets us deliver efficient, tailored solutions for each client we serve.

What You'll Do:

• Support case evaluation. Assist attorneys and litigation paralegals in assessing nursing home matters, long-term acute care hospital cases, product liability claims, and other assigned files, working under attorney supervision and in accordance with firm case-management protocols.
• Own the medical/nursing workstream. Obtain, organize, and synthesize medical records and related documentation; conduct targeted medical research; coordinate with expert witnesses; and assist with drafting pleadings and client reports.
• Manage records. Maintain thoroughly organized, indexed medical records in digital and/or paper form as directed by supervising attorneys.
• Build chronologies. Create detailed medical chronologies and clear narrative summaries from clinical records.
• Research the science. Perform medical and scientific literature reviews, current and historical, to support defenses and challenge claims.
• Shape defense strategy. Collaborate with attorneys to develop case theory and strategy grounded in the medical record and diagnoses.
• Coordinate experts. Identify, vet, and retain expert witnesses; manage communications and logistics.
• Prepare expert materials. Determine, assemble, and organize all materials needed for expert review (records, imaging, timelines, literature, and exhibits).
• Support hearings and trial. Assist in preparing our own experts, developing challenges to opposing experts, and providing end-to-end trial support.

Ideal Background:

• Active RN license with 5+ years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting ( BSN preferred)
• Legal Nurse Consulting certification preferred.
• Prior experience as an LNC, nurse analyst, nurse paralegal, or risk manager preferred.
• EMR proficiency and strong comfort navigating electronic medical records.
• Exceptional writing skills, including clear business writing and polished grammar.
• Meticulous organization, reliable follow-through, and a collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggle deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Role Context:

• This is a non-clinical nursing position . You’ll trade hands-on patient care and the unpredictability of clinical shifts for a regular schedule in a professional services environment.
• Legal experience is not required; however, research and writing skills must be excellent. Candidates should be comfortable in Outlook and Word and willing to learn the firm’s designated software tools.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility tied to firm and individual performance.
• Full benefits package, including health, dental, firm-paid life coverage and 401(k)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick time, and paid holidays)
• A collaborative, intellectually stimulating work environment
• Flexible, newly renovated office space in the heart of Butchertown
• On-site perks: free parking, stocked kitchen area, and modern workspace.
• Predictable schedule (business hours, Monday–Friday) with limited after-hours demands.

Why You’ll Love This Job:

At Oldham Law, you won’t just push paper, you’ll own the medical work. As our nurse analyst, you’ll dive into complex, high-stakes cases from day one, collaborate directly with senior attorneys, and translate clinical records into clear strategy. You’ll build genuine relationships with clients and experts while working on a tight-knit team that values smart strategy, sharp advocacy, and a sense of humor.

Let's Connect

If you’re a sharp nurse analyst who wants meaningful work with a dynamic team, we want to hear from you. Apply now, or reach out with questions. We’re happy to chat!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and clients.