Legal Assistant - Litigation

Jendryk, Hamer & Begley LLC•Chicago, IL

11h•$40,000 - $60,000•Remote

About The Position

Jendryk, Hamer & Begley, LLC (JHB) seeks a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its insurance defense litigation practice. This fully remote position is open to Illinois residents only and focuses on legal document preparation, state and federal court e-filing, deposition coordination, and electronic file management. The Legal Assistant will work collaboratively with attorneys and colleagues to maintain accurate documents and organized litigation files. Applicants must have at least one year of experience supporting attorneys in complex insurance defense litigation. Candidates should communicate professionally, prioritize effectively, and take a careful, organized approach to legal work. The annual salary is $40,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience. To apply, submit a résumé through the online application along with at least three professional references.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience using document management software.

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.