<p>Ray, Post, Young, & Barbich House Counsel for Chubb in Pennsylvania, is currently seeking an Employment Law Paralegal for its location in Philadelphia, PA.</p> <p>Position Description:</p> <p>Under the direction of counsel, duties shall include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Prepare and send Litigation Hold Memo to client</p> </li><li> <p>Send MMSEA - request social security number from client and provide to claims</p> </li><li> <p>Send initial document request via email (at attorney discretion as attorney generally includes this in initial email)</p> </li><li> <p>Discovery - service and answering</p> </li><li> <p>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)</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents to Plaintiff and serve on counsel (can be prepared in advance for review, edits and supplementation)</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor plaintiff's responses to our discovery. If overdue, send overdue letter.</p> </li><li> <p>Advise attorney once discovery is received and send discovery requests to client ASAP to begin discovery process</p> </li><li> <p>Paralegal will complete Request for Production of Documents</p> </li><li> <p>Request for Production of Documents</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>Interrogatories - Paralegal will set up with general objections and certain specific objections (i.e., expert and/or emotional damage) for attorneys' review and completion</p> </li><li> <p>Attorneys will contact clients to complete Interrogatories</p> </li><li> <p>If we need additional time to respond to discovery, request extension prior to discovery due date.</p> </li><li> <p>Draft Position Statements (at attorney discretion)</p> </li><li> <p>Assemble/redact exhibits for Position Statements</p> </li><li> <p>Assemble, organize and label documents received from clients in ProLaw</p> </li><li> <p>Draft Initial Disclosures in Federal cases.</p> </li><li> <p>Upon receipt of Plaintiff's Initial Disclosures, pull expert information and request medical records</p> </li><li> <p>Order and monitor medical record requests (obtain information from Plaintiff's Disclosures and Plaintiff's responses to our Interrogatories)</p> </li><li> <p>Follow-up with Ontellus (or other document management company), as necessary</p> </li><li> <p>Advise Ontellus (or other document management company) to stop work once a case has been resolved</p> </li><li> <p>Expert subpoenas (not depositions).</p> </li><li> <p>Perform docket search after receipt of 90 day dismissals</p> </li><li> <p>After 90 days, email attorney and secretary notifying them of search</p> </li><li> <p>Send FOIA requests to EEOC/PHRC/Unemployment Compensation when a case transfers from agency to litigation</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for billing the appropriate file as work is performed</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for electronic filing of court pleadings</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for preparing the case file for trial proceedings</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for updating data and documenting communications in case file</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for utilizing AI where necessary</p> </li><li> <p>5+ years of experience</p> </li><li> <p>Energetic individual with prior paralegal experience in a litigation law office required.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in handling employment law defense matters is preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent customer service manner and strong interpersonal skills are required.</p> </li><li> <p>A strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of products is essential.</p> </li><li> <p>The ability to navigate and effectively manage a case management system is required.</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li></ul>