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.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required

Two (2) to three (3) years of paralegal work experience

Familiar with MS 2007 Office suite

Experience with databases such as Caselogistix 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

Ability to travel regularly to Canada and willingness to conduct in-person interviews

Contact:
Contact: Iesha Johnson - HR
Telephone: 803-255-8000
e-mail: ijohson@motleyrice.com
Job title: Paralegal Research