Liability Nurse Consultant

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Primarily focused on applying medical knowledge and research, in a legal setting, to advise in the review and analysis of medical malpractice claims. Collaborates with claims handling professionals and attorneys to identify and evaluate liability and causation issues to assist in the defense of healthcare provider defendants in medical malpractice litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting thorough medical malpractice case reviews, including reviewing and analyzing medical records; Preparing detailed medical chronologies, summaries, and reports for use in legal proceedings; Participating in the review and/or preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests related to medical issues; Coordinating and communicating with opposing counsel and expert witnesses to gather necessary information and expert opinions; and Reviewing and analyzing medical literature, research studies, and industry standards to support legal arguments and strategies.
• Attends meetings, depositions, and trials to provide medical expertise and support to attorneys.
• Collaborates with the legal team to develop case strategies, conduct legal research, and assist in trial preparation.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent; Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Must have proficient knowledge of medical malpractice and personal injury law.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare regulations, and legal procedures.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex medical information and apply it to legal cases.
• Proficient in using medical research databases, electronic medical record systems, and legal research tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex medical concepts to claims handling professionals, attorneys and other team members.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal case management software. Strong Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports.

Desired:

• Experience in a hospital or medical-legal setting preferable.
• Paralegal certification or equivalent legal education and experience is highly desirable.
• Prior experience working for a law firm, insurance company, third party claims administrator or in-house legal team assisting in the management and defense of medical malpractice litigation is strongly preferred.

Work Traits:

• Strong ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Stays updated and abreast on current healthcare regulations, industry trends, and legal developments related to medical malpractice and personal injury cases.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all medical and legal information in accordance with all applicable regulations.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.