Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE JOB:

The core job function for this Paralegal position is to support assigned attorney(s) responsible for defending Chubb's insureds in a variety of litigation including insurance defense, casualty defense, premises, auto, commercial litigation, products liability, and general negligence litigation in State and Federal Courts. The Paralegal must be able to work well independently, but with supervision and direction from the responsible attorney(s). The Paralegal will perform certain case-handling tasks such as preparing discovery demands and responses, drafting basic and complex/substantive motions and pleadings, keeping files organized and up-to-date, handling and organizing case-related documents, assisting in the preparation for trials / hearings / mediations / depositions.

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Must have 5+ years of insurance defense/civil litigation
• Drive discovery process (draft and serve discovery demands & responses with oversight by attorneys).
• Follow up with clients and adversaries on investigation, discovery demands, responses and court orders to make sure deadlines are met.
• Obtain relevant file materials from client/claims necessary in defense of claim.
• Draft discovery motions as appropriate with oversight by attorney.
• Draft Meet & Confer Letters as appropriate with oversight by attorney.
• Create request lists or subpoenas for medical records service providers, monitor the vendor's responses and updating medical chronologies accordingly.
• Draft reports to claims/clients summarizing discovery responses and subpoenaed medical/billing records for attorney review. Demonstrate advanced proficiency in identifying and highlighting relevant facts or medical conditions (pre-existing conditions) for further discovery.
• Demonstrate proficiency in legal research (Lexis) and legal writing sufficient to draft discovery and substantive motions.
• Keep current with court rules and procedures as to discovery, pretrial deadlines and e-filing / e-service. Also, maintain knowledge of Court's practices and preferences regarding submission of hearing materials/trial procedure/draft orders.
• Advanced familiarity with ProLaw such that all e-mails, filings, discovery and correspondence are contained in ProLaw file and properly categorized.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Adobe Pro/Kiteworks/DocuSign systems for document management, control and production.
• Review ProLaw dashboard daily to ensure deadlines of paralegal and/or attorney are met, reminders are completed and marked done. Obtain extensions when necessary.
• Draft substantive motions and coordinate trial preparation with direction from attorney.
• Assist with hearing/deposition/trial preparation. Assist in preparation of hearing/deposition binders and submissions to court/draft orders.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in time management, prioritization, organizational, and communication skills.
• Foster team building with paralegals and staff.
• Attend required CLE courses to obtain/maintain paralegal certification, if applicable.
• Understand and abide by ethical/confidentiality rules.
• Ensure all sensitive documents that contain personally identifiable information are password protected. Maintain client confidentiality.
• Meet firm billing requirements.

Requisition #: 23084

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