Paralegal

Chubb•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Meaders & Alfaro, House Counsel for Chubb, is currently seeking a Paralegal to support the House Counsel team in Dallas, TX. The Paralegal position will provide litigation support to his or her assigned attorneys. Drive discovery process (draft and serve discovery demands and responses) with guidance and supervision of assigned attorney ensuring full and timely compliance with demands/orders and adversaries' compliance with our demands/orders. Draft various pleadings, discovery and procedural motions for review by assigned attorney. Prepare cases for trial. Conduct basic legal research e.g. statutes and medical conditions. Assist attorneys on labor and employment matters, including responding to demand letters, charges of discrimination and litigation in state and federal courts. Draft requests/subpoenas to records service providers for medical and employment records and monitor vendor for responses. Assist with Hearing/ Deposition/ Mediation/ Trial preparation including binders and submissions to court. Communicate professionally and effectively with all staff, claim personnel, clients, court personnel and opposing counsel. Prioritize all assigned work and complete assignments by requested due date ensuring that all documents are filed and served accurately and timely. Keep abreast of all applicable court rules and House Counsel procedures. Develop proficiency in legal/business writing. Prepare and finalize court filings and e-file in both State and Federal Court, when available.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills as well as strong computer skills are required
The ability to navigate and effectively manage a case management system is required
Strong analytical skills as well as superior written and verbal communication skills
Strong time management with an ability to work in a high-volume office and team environment are essential
The candidate should possess high initiative, be detail-oriented and work independently as needed
Candidate must be able to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities and possess the skills necessary to work under pressure

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of Paralegal work experience is strongly preferred but not required
Experience in personal injury litigation process with insurance defense is preferable
Experience with Employment Law is preferred but not required
The ability to perform legal research is preferred
Experience in ProLaw legal operating system is preferred, but not a requirement
College or university four-year degree is preferred
Certificate of completion from a recognized paralegal training program or equivalent practical experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide litigation support to his or her assigned attorneys
Drive discovery process (draft and serve discovery demands and responses) with guidance and supervision of assigned attorney ensuring full and timely compliance with demands/orders and adversaries' compliance with our demands/orders
Draft various pleadings, discovery and procedural motions for review by assigned attorney
Prepare cases for trial
Conduct basic legal research e.g. statutes and medical conditions
Assist attorneys on labor and employment matters, including responding to demand letters, charges of discrimination and litigation in state and federal courts
Draft requests/subpoenas to records service providers for medical and employment records and monitor vendor for responses
Assist with Hearing/ Deposition/ Mediation/ Trial preparation including binders and submissions to court
Communicate professionally and effectively with all staff, claim personnel, clients, court personnel and opposing counsel
Prioritize all assigned work and complete assignments by requested due date ensuring that all documents are filed and served accurately and timely
Keep abreast of all applicable court rules and House Counsel procedures
Develop proficiency in legal/business writing
Prepare and finalize court filings and e-file in both State and Federal Court, when available