Litigation Attorney - Insurance Defense

Jendryk, Hamer & Begley LLC; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) / profit sharing

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Jendryk, Hamer & Begley, LLC (JHB) seeks an Illinois-licensed litigation attorney for its expanding insurance defense practice. Location: Chicago / Chicagoland Employment: Full-time; remote with required in-person court appearances Annual salary: $90,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience This position offers substantive responsibility for civil litigation matters and mentorship from partners and senior counsel.

Prior insurance defense experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Illinois bar in good standing
• Authorized to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
• Strong legal research, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage an active litigation caseload and work independently
• Ability to conduct state and federal court hearings with poise and professionalism
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and hourly billing platforms

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, proposed orders, written discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research, 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 conferences, and trial preparation.
• Handle remote and in-person court appearances in state and federal courts.
• Manage assigned matters and deadlines while collaborating with attorneys and staff.
• Communicate with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other participants in litigation.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Billing platforms

Job description

Jendryk, Hamer & Begley, LLC ("JHB") seeks an Illinois-licensed litigation attorney for its expanding insurance defense practice. Location: Chicago / Chicagoland Employment: Full-time; remote with required in-person court appearances Annual salary: $90,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience This position offers substantive responsibility for civil litigation matters and close collaboration with experienced partners and senior counsel. The role combines responsibility for assigned matters with 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.

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 and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, as well as other applicable Illinois jurisdictions.
• Manage assigned matters and competing deadlines while working independently and collaboratively with attorneys and staff.
• Communicate directly and professionally with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other participants in litigation.

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, and written 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.
• Location in the Chicagoland area and availability for in-person court appearances when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) / profit sharing
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off