Motley Rice Is Hiring A Research Analyst/Paralegal

Join Our Team as a Research Analyst / Paralegal for High-Profile Litigation

We are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented research analyst/paralegal to support international terrorism and human rights litigations. Ideal candidates will possess strong research and writing skills, with experience in fast-paced legal environments. If you're passionate about impactful work and meet the qualifications below, we want to hear from you! 🌍⚖️

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• 2 to 5 years of professional work experience
• Fluency in Hebrew and/or Sinhala is preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Experience in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment 🔥
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team 🤝

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

These core duties are fundamental to the role and should be performed independently with minimal guidance.

• Research international terrorist organizations, drug cartels, and their financing mechanisms; prepare detailed memoranda 📄
• Analyze materials related to the opioid epidemic; prepare comprehensive reports
• Assist attorneys and senior paralegals in all phases of discovery, including drafting requests, analyzing responses, and preparing depositions
• Organize discovery documents and manage client databases, including coding and indexing
• Compile and analyze reports for attorneys and senior staff
• Draft pre-trial pleadings, trial notebooks, exhibits, and legal authorities
• Help organize deposition exhibits and summarize testimony upon direction
• Assist with record designation and brief compilation
• Conduct legal research using LEXIS, Westlaw, and other legal resources 📚
• Perform general paralegal duties: maintaining files, drafting letters, memos, and conducting witness research
• Communicate with clients and adversaries professionally
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Maintain efficient tracking of project and daily task time ⏱️

Work Environment & Conditions

Work may involve more than 40 hours per week and occasional travel. The usual working conditions are within a climate-controlled office environment. Overtime may be required to meet deadlines.

Note: This description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive. It should not be construed as a contract or promise of employment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify. 🌐