House Counsel Paralegal (Finance)
JOB DESCRIPTION
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE JOB:
This core job function for this position is to support assigned attorney(s) in the office on all aspects of litigation files that are assigned to the attorney/paralegal team. 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:
- 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 (Westlaw) 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE
EXPERIENCE ABOUT US 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.