Paralegal

Job Description

Description

Marketing Statement:

Philadelphia Insurance Companies, a member of the Tokio Marine Group, designs, markets and underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurance products for select industries.   We have been in operation since 1962 and are nationally recognized as a member of  Ward's Top 50 and rated A++ by A.M.Best.

Duties:

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our team.

Job Summary:
• Draft routine or complex legal documents for review by attorneys.
• Review, organize, and summarize depositions, pleadings, and reports.
• Draft responses to written discovery, responses to subpoenas, correspondence, other legal documents. 
• Provide support in case management of pending litigation
• Manage calendars, schedules, and deadlines effectively.
• Maintain and update case files, ensuring all relevant information is accurately recorded.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations and industry standards including but not limited to assisting with litigation holds.
• Uses basic understanding of medical terminology, records, typical injuries, and treatment to assist with medical records collection and review of medical records in assigned files
• Reviews medical records and prepares summaries requiring basic understanding of typical injuries
• Uses basic legal writing and research skills and knowledge of proper format and citations.
• Assist with legal bill review

Qualifications:

Qualifications:
• Must have 5+ years of experience.
• Must possess a degree or certification in paralegal studies from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Familiarity with LexisNexis for legal research.
• 3+ years of personal injury experience required.
• Experience in medical record review is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience as a civil litigation paralegal preferred.
• Insurance defense background preferred.

Education:
• Certification in paralegal studies strongly preferred or developed paralegal experience. 

EEO Statement:

Tokio Marine Group of Companies (including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Tokio Marine America, Inc., TMNA Services, LLC, TM Claims Service, Inc. and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In order to remain competitive we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, which includes tuition reimbursement and a generous 401K match. Our rich history of outstanding results and growth allow us to focus our business plan on continued growth, new products, people development and internal career opportunities.  If you enjoy working in a fast paced work environment with growth potential please apply online.
Additional information on Volunteer Benefits, Paid Vacation, Medical Benefits, Educational Incentives, Family Friendly Benefits and Investment Incentives can be found at  https://www.phly.com/Careers/default.aspx