Paralegal

Perform a variety of paralegal functions to assist senior paralegals and attorneys in representing their clients fairly and efficiently, completing casework, documentation and interaction with clients. Under the supervisor’s direction, the paralegal completes substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts. This includes assisting senior paralegals in the review of new cases, conducting fact investigations, claims processing, settlements and general paralegal responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required Three (3) to five (5) years of paralegal work experience Strong competency in MS Office suite Experience with document review databases such as Relativity preferred Must be highly organized Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment preferred Ability to communicate and work well within a team environment required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential job duties that employee must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer. Conduct witness interviews and case investigations through telephone, written, and in-person communication Organize documents and client database(s) to include: data entry, document indexing, and scanning Review, summarize, and code medical records Conduct factual and legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS, other appropriate law and/or medical libraries, databases, and on-line facilities Perform general and/or administrative paralegal duties, including maintaining files, writing memos, and corresponding with clients and co-counsel Maintain physical client files Complete special projects as requested

WORKING HOURS

Work may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the duties of the position. Work may require travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Overtime is possible and may be expected in order to perform the essential functions of the position. Work is performed in a normal heated and/or air-conditioned office environment. Motley Rice LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant will be limited or excluded from consideration for employment on any basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. We participate in e-verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr Motley Rice