House Counsel Paralegal

Chubb•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of counsel, duties shall include, but are not limited to: Prepare and send Litigation Hold Memo to client. Send MMSEA – request social security number from client and provide to claims. Send initial document request via email (at attorney discretion as attorney generally includes this in initial email). Discovery – service and answering. Once counsel have had a Rule 26 conference call, inquire as to whether discovery can be served on plaintiff (can be prepared in advance for review, edits and supplementation). Prepare Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents to Plaintiff and serve on counsel (can be prepared in advance for review, edits and supplementation). Monitor plaintiff’s responses to our discovery. If overdue, send overdue letter. Advise attorney once discovery is received and send discovery requests to client ASAP to begin discovery process. Paralegal will complete Request for Production of Documents. Format responses, send to client, preparation of general objections 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. Interrogatories – Paralegal will set up with general objections and certain specific objections (i.e., expert and/or emotional damage) for attorneys’ review and completion. Attorneys will contact clients to complete Interrogatories. If we need additional time to respond to discovery, request extension prior to discovery due date. Draft Position Statements (at attorney discretion). Assemble/redact exhibits for Position Statements. Assemble, organize and label documents received from clients in ProLaw. Draft Initial Disclosures in Federal cases. Upon receipt of Plaintiff’s Initial Disclosures, pull expert information and request medical records. Order and monitor medical record requests (obtain information from Plaintiff’s Disclosures and Plaintiff’s responses to our Interrogatories). Follow-up with Ontellus (or other document management company), as necessary. Advise Ontellus (or other document management company) to stop work once a case has been resolved. Expert subpoenas (not depositions). Perform docket search after receipt of 90 day dismissals. After 90 days, email attorney and secretary notifying them of search. Send FOIA requests to EEOC/PHRC/Unemployment Compensation when a case 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.

Requirements

5+ years of experience
Prior paralegal experience in a litigation law office required
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
Advanced oral and written communication skills are necessary
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to work in a high volume office and team environment are essential
Highly self-motivated individual
Possess high initiative
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment effectively

Nice To Haves

Experience in handling employment law defense matters is preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and send Litigation Hold Memo to client
Send MMSEA – request social security number from client and provide to claims
Send initial document request via email
Discovery – service and answering
Inquire as to whether discovery can be served on plaintiff
Prepare Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents to Plaintiff and serve on counsel
Monitor plaintiff’s responses to our discovery and send overdue letters if necessary
Advise attorney once discovery is received and send discovery requests to client
Complete Request for Production of Documents
Format responses, send to client, preparation of general objections 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
Set up Interrogatories with general objections and certain specific objections for attorneys’ review and completion
Request extension for discovery response if needed
Draft Position Statements
Assemble/redact exhibits for Position Statements
Assemble, organize and label documents received from clients in ProLaw
Draft Initial Disclosures in Federal cases
Pull expert information and request medical records upon receipt of Plaintiff’s Initial Disclosures
Order and monitor medical record requests
Follow-up with document management companies as necessary
Advise document management company to stop work once a case has been resolved
Handle expert subpoenas
Perform docket search after receipt of 90 day dismissals
Email attorney and secretary notifying them of search after 90 days
Send FOIA requests to EEOC/PHRC/Unemployment Compensation when a case 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