Paralegal

Ray, Post, Young, & Barbich House Counsel for Chubb in Pennsylvania, is currently seeking a Paralegal for its location in Philadelphia, PA. 

Position Description:

Under the direction of counsel, duties shall include, but are not limited to: 

• Responsible for drafting pleadings and managing discovery in all venues including State and Federal Courts
• Responsible for reading, generating, and analyzing discovery and drafting discovery responses under the supervision of an assigned Attorney including answers to interrogatories, responses to Notice to Produce, authorizations for records, subpoenas and motions to comply discovery, etc.
• Responsible for communicating and interacting with adversaries, clients, and claims to exchange information and documentation relative to the litigation process; 
• Responsible for scheduling independent medical examinations as well as the preparation and submission of expert packages or inquiries
• Responsible for requesting and reviewing medical records
• Responsible for updating data and documenting communications in case file 
• Responsible for preparing the case file for trial proceedings
• Responsible for scanning and processing mail
• Responsible for billing the appropriate file as work is performed
• Responsible for electronic filing of court pleadings
• responsible for document preparation under direction of counsel
• Responsible for scheduling and noticing depositions and other litigation related events
• Energetic individual with prior paralegal experience in a litigation law office required. 
• Experience in handling personal injury insurance defense matters is preferred. 
• Excellent customer service manner and strong interpersonal skills are required. 
• A strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of products is essential. 
• The ability to navigate and effectively manage a case management system is required. 
• 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. 
• 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. 

Education:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required. Certificate of completion from a recognized paralegal training program is preferred.

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.