Attorney (Civil Litigation)

Jendryk, Hamer & Begley LLC; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) / Profit Sharing

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jendryk, Hamer & Begley, LLC in Wheaton, Illinois is seeking an Attorney (Litigation) to join its Insurance Defense Civil Litigation practice.

Ideal candidates must be licensed to practice in Illinois and have experience handling automobile accident claims, with strong research, writing, and courtroom skills.

This full-time in-office role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with potential hybrid/remote options based on experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois (both state and federal).
• Demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery and legal memoranda.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, conduct legal research, and take and defend depositions.
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations and prepare status report correspondence.
• Assist with and participate in mediations, pretrial settlement conferences and court appearances.
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff; and manage a substantive case load.
• Perform a variety of difficult and complex legal work with discretion and minimal direction or supervision.

Skills

Licensed in IL

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Attorney (Litigation)

Jendryk, Hamer & Begley, LLC is seeking Attorneys to join its growing Insurance Defense Civil Litigation practice in Wheaton, Illinois.

Ideal candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and have prior experience in insurance defense civil litigation handling automobile accident claims.

Responsibilities

Attorneys will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery and legal memoranda.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, conduct legal research, and take and defend depositions.
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations and prepare status report correspondence.
• Assist with and participate in mediations, pretrial settlement conferences and court appearances.
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff; and manage a substantive case load.
• Perform a variety of difficult and complex legal work and operate with substantial discretion and minimal direction or supervision.

Requirements

Candidates must:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois (both state and federal).
• Proficient with MS Office and hourly billing platforms.
• Demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Proactively work both independently and as part of a team.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skill and navigate hearings in state and federal court with poise and professionalism.

Job Type: Full-Time in office with consideration given to hybrid and remote based on experience and qualifications.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) / Profit Sharing
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance