House Counsel Paralegal

Ray Post Young & Barbich House Counsel for Chubb in Pennsylvania is currently seeking an Employment Law Paralegal for its location in Philadelphia PA.

Position Description:

Under the direction of counsel duties shall include but are not limited to:

• PrepareandsendLitigationHoldMemoto client

• SendMMSEArequestsocialsecuritynumberfromclientandprovidetoclaims

• Sendinitialdocumentrequestviaemail(atattorneydiscretionasattorneygenerally includes this in initial email)

• Discoveryserviceandanswering

• OncecounselhavehadaRule26conferencecall inquireastowhetherdiscovery can be served on plaintiff (can be prepared in advance for review edits and supplementation)

  • Prepare Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents to Plaintiffandserveoncounsel(canbepreparedinadvanceforreview edits and supplementation)

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• Adviseattorneyoncediscoveryisreceivedandsenddiscoveryrequeststoclient ASAP to begin discovery process

• ParalegalwillcompleteRequestforProductionof Documents

• RequestforProductionof Documents

  • Formatresponsessendtoclientpreparationofgeneralobjections and draft responses for review by attorney; work directly with client to ensure receipt of documents/answers to request for production of documents in a timely manner.

• InterrogatoriesParalegalwillsetupwithgeneralobjectionsandcertain specific objections (i.e. expert and/or emotional damage) for attorneys review and completion

  • AttorneyswillcontactclientstocompleteInterrogatories

• Ifweneedadditionaltimetorespondtodiscoveryrequestextensionpriorto discovery due date.

• DraftPositionStatements(atattorney discretion)

• Assemble/redactexhibitsforPositionStatements

• AssembleorganizeandlabeldocumentsreceivedfromclientsinProLaw

• DraftInitialDisclosuresinFederalcases.

• UponreceiptofPlaintiffsInitialDisclosurespullexpertinformationandrequest medical records

• Orderandmonitormedicalrecordrequests(obtaininformationfromPlaintiffs Disclosures and Plaintiffs responses to our Interrogatories)

• Follow-upwithOntellus(orotherdocumentmanagementcompany)asnecessary

• AdviseOntellus(orotherdocumentmanagementcompany)tostopworkonceacase has been resolved

• Expertsubpoenas(notdepositions).

• Performdocketsearchafterreceiptof90day dismissals

  • After90daysemailattorneyandsecretarynotifyingthemofsearch

• SendFOIArequeststoEEOC/PHRC/UnemploymentCompensation whenacase transfers from agency to litigation

• Responsible for billing the appropriate file as work is performed
• Responsible for electronic filing of court pleadings
• Responsible for preparing the case file for trial proceedings
• Responsible for updating data and documenting communications in case file
• Responsible for utilizing AI where necessary

• 5 years of experience
• Energetic individual with prior paralegal experience in a litigation law office required.
• Experience in handling employment law defense matters is preferred.
• Excellent customer service manner and strong interpersonal skills are required.
• A strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of products is essential.
• The ability to navigate and effectively manage a case management system is required.
• Strong analytical skills as well as advanced oral and written communication skills are necessary. Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to work in a high volume office and team environment are essential.
• The candidate should be a highly self-motivated individual possess high initiative and have the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment effectively.