Litigation Attorney - Insurance Defense

Jendryk, Hamer & Begley LLC•Chicago, IL

11h•$90,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Jendryk, Hamer & Begley, LLC (JHB) is seeking an Illinois-licensed litigation attorney for its expanding insurance defense practice. This full-time position is remote, with required in-person court appearances, and is based in the Chicago/Chicagoland area. The annual salary is $90,000–$140,000, commensurate with experience. The attorney will handle assigned civil litigation matters with substantive responsibility, collaborating closely with experienced partners and senior counsel. The role includes mentorship and opportunities to develop litigation skills. Prior insurance defense experience is preferred but not required; attorneys with other civil litigation backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a résumé through the online application along with at least three professional references.

Requirements

Admitted to the Illinois bar, in good standing, and currently authorized to practice law in Illinois.
Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Strong legal research, analytical, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage an active litigation caseload, take initiative, and work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to conduct state and federal court hearings with poise and professionalism.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and hourly billing platforms.
Located in the Chicagoland area and available for in-person court appearances when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Insurance defense civil litigation experience, particularly in Cook County and surrounding jurisdictions.
Experience with remote and in-person court appearances.
Experience drafting litigation pleadings and discovery, taking depositions, and trying cases.

Responsibilities

Draft pleadings, motions, proposed orders, written discovery, and legal memoranda.
Conduct legal research, prepare and respond to written discovery, and take and defend depositions.
Review client documents, prepare case evaluations, and draft case status reports and correspondence.
Assist with and participate in mediations, pretrial settlement conferences, court appearances, and trial preparation.
Handle remote and in-person court appearances, including proceedings at the Circuit Court of Cook County’s Richard J. Daley Center, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and other applicable Illinois jurisdictions.
Manage assigned matters and competing deadlines independently and collaboratively with attorneys and staff.
Communicate professionally with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other participants in litigation.