Paralegal

Description

Meaders & Alfaro, House Counsel for Chubb, is currently seeking a Paralegal to support the House Counsel team in Dallas, TX. The Paralegal position will provide litigation support to his or her assigned attorneys.

• Drive discovery process (draft and serve discovery demands and responses) with guidance and supervision of assigned attorney ensuring full and timely compliance with demands/orders and adversaries' compliance with our demands/orders.
• Draft various pleadings, discovery and procedural motions for review by assigned attorney. Prepare cases for trial. Conduct basic legal research e.g. statutes and medical conditions.
• Assist attorneys on labor and employment matters, including responding to demand letters, charges of discrimination and litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft requests/subpoenas to records service providers for medical and employment records and monitor vendor for responses.
  Assist with Hearing/ Deposition/ Mediation/ Trial preparation including binders and submissions to court.
  Communicate professionally and effectively with all staff, claim personnel, clients, court personnel and opposing counsel.
• Prioritize all assigned work and complete assignments by requested due date ensuring that all documents are filed and served accurately and timely.
• Keep abreast of all applicable court rules and House Counsel procedures. Develop proficiency in legal/business writing.
• Prepare and finalize court filings and e-file in both State and Federal Court, when available.

• Three to five years of Paralegal work experience is strongly preferred but not required.
• Experience in personal injury litigation process with insurance defense is preferable.
• Experience with Employment Law is preferred but not required.
• Exhibit prioritization, organizational skills, and effectively communicate to fulfill firm billing requirements.
• Excellent customer service skills as well as strong computer skills are required.
• The ability to navigate and effectively manage a case management system is required.
• Strong analytical skills as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management with an ability to work in a high-volume office and team environment are essential.
• The candidate should possess high initiative, be detail-oriented and work independently as needed.
• The ability to perform legal research is preferred.
• Candidate must be able to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities and possess the skills necessary to work under pressure.
  Experience in Pro Law legal operating system is preferred, but not a requirement.
• College or university four-year degree is preferred. Certificate of completion from a recognized paralegal training program or equivalent practical experience is preferred.