House Counsel Paralegal at Chubb

Readington Township, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Litigation Support, Employment Law, Discovery Management, Legal Drafting, Case Management Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Filing, Medical Records Procurement, Billing, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Analytical Skills, ProLaw, AI Utilization, Docket Searching

Industry

Insurance

Description

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: * 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 * 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 Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally. At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.

Responsibilities

The paralegal will manage the discovery process, including drafting interrogatories, requests for production, and initial disclosures for employment law defense matters. Additional duties include coordinating medical records, handling electronic court filings, and preparing case files for trial.