Paralegal
About this role
PITTSBURGH EPL PARALEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare and send Litigation Hold Memo to client
Send MMSEA – request social security number from client and provide to claims
Send initial document request via email (at attorney discretion as attorney generally includes this in initial email)
Discovery – service and answering o 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)
Prepare Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents to Plaintiff and serve on counsel (can be prepared in advance for review, edits and supplementation)
Monitor plaintiff’s responses to our discovery. If overdue, send overdue letter. Advise attorney once discovery is received and send discovery requests to client ASAP to begin discovery process o Paralegal will complete Request for Production of Documents
Request for Production of Documents
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.
Interrogatories – Paralegal will set up with general objections and certain specific objections (i.e., expert and/or emotional damage) for attorneys’ review and completion Attorneys will contact clients to complete Interrogatories o If we need additional time to respond to discovery, request extension prior to discovery due date.
Draft Position Statements (at attorney discretion)
Assemble/redact exhibits for Position Statements
Assemble, organize and label documents received from clients in ProLaw
Draft Initial Disclosures in Federal cases.
Upon receipt of Plaintiff’s Initial Disclosures, pull expert information and request medical records
Order and monitor medical record requests (obtain information from Plaintiff’s Disclosures and Plaintiff’s responses to our Interrogatories)
Follow-up with Ontellus (or other document management company), as necessary
Advise Ontellus (or other document management company) to stop work once a case has been resolved
- Expert subpoenas (not depositions).
- Secretary will be responsible to schedule court reporter and videographer
- Perform docket search after receipt of 90-day dismissals
- After 90 days, email attorney and secretary notifying them of search
- Send FOIA requests to EEOC/PHRC/Unemployment Compensation when a case transfers from agency to litigation
Company at a glance
Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, 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. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.
Chubb Life Hong Kong is the international life insurance division of Chubb, establishing its presence in Hong Kong since 1976. To meet the financial protection and wealth management needs of its broad range of customers, Chubb Life in Hong Kong (Chubb Life Insurance Hong Kong Limited) offers a range of life protection, savings, accident and health insurance solutions through agents and brokers. The company has been a recipient of various awards for marketing, product innovation and commitment in corporate social responsibility.
安達為全球領先的保險公司，業務遍及54個國家及地區。安達為不同行業的客戶提供商業及個人財產和責任保險、個人意外及醫療輔助保險、再保險及人壽保險等。公司的優越之處在於其多元化的產品及服務範圍、廣大的分銷能力、超卓的財務實力、出眾的理賠專業知識及營運業務遍佈全球各地。總公司安達有限公司於紐約證券交易所上市（紐約證券交易所：CB），為標準普爾500指數的成份公司。安達於蘇黎世、紐約、倫敦及其他地方設有行政辦公室，全球僱員人數約40,000名。
安達人壽是安達旗下負責國際人壽保險的分部。於亞洲，安達人壽的業務分佈在香港特別行政區、印尼、韓國、緬甸、台灣、泰國及越南等市場，並在中國設有合資企業。安達人壽自1976年踏足香港，並於2015年在香港特區開展環球財富管理業務。為滿足廣泛客戶的財務保障及財富管理需求，安達人壽香港（安達人壽保險有限公司）透過保險代理團隊及保險經紀提供一系列的人壽、儲蓄、意外和醫療保險方案。
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