Legal Assistant - Litigation
Jendryk, Hamer & Begley LLC
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- Pay
- $40K to $60K
- a year
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Work style
- Remote only
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 26
- 1 day ago
Career path
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About the company
Jendryk, Hamer & Begley LLC
Law Practice · 2 to 10 employees
Full Service Law Firm Located in the Chicagoland Metropolitan area.
What you'll do
- The Legal Assistant will prepare and edit legal documents, manage electronic files, and handle e-filing for state and federal courts.
- They will also coordinate depositions and maintain organized litigation files while working collaboratively with attorneys.
What you need
- Candidates must reside in Illinois and possess at least one year of experience in complex insurance defense litigation.
- Proficiency in court filing systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat Pro is required.
Key skills
Legal document preparationE-filingDeposition coordinationElectronic file managementInsurance defense litigationOdysseyFederal court ECFMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookAdobe Acrobat ProDictation softwareWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsProofreading
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Perks
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
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Jendryk, Hamer & Begley, LLC (“JHB”) seeks a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its insurance defense litigation practice.
Location: Illinois residents only
Employment: Full-time; fully remote
Annual salary: $40,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience
This position focuses on legal document preparation, state and federal court e-filing, deposition coordination, and electronic file management. Working collaboratively with attorneys and colleagues, the Legal Assistant will help maintain accurate documents and organized litigation files.
At least one year of experience supporting attorneys in complex insurance defense litigation is required.
We seek a candidate who communicates professionally, prioritizes effectively, and takes a careful, organized approach to legal work.
Responsibilities
Prepare, edit, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
Electronically file pleadings using Illinois state and federal court filing systems.
Schedule court reporters and coordinate depositions.
Maintain complete electronic matter files in the firm’s document management system.
How to Apply
Submit your résumé through the online application, together with at least three professional references.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must currently reside in the State of Illinois.
At least one year of experience supporting attorneys in complex insurance defense litigation.
Knowledge of Illinois state and federal court rules and procedures.
Experience with both Odyssey and federal court Electronic Case Filing (ECF) systems.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Proficiency with dictation software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks.
A professional, cooperative approach to working with attorneys and colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using document management software.
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off