Remote Legal Assistant, Insurance Defense Litigation

Jendryk, Hamer & Begley LLC; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Jendryk, Hamer & Begley, LLC is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its insurance defense litigation practice. The position is full-time and fully remote for Illinois residents, with an annual salary range of $40,000–$60,000 commensurate with experience.

You will prepare and edit legal documents, file pleadings electronically in state and federal courts, coordinate depositions, and maintain organized electronic files.

Qualifications

• 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 Odyssey and federal court 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.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Tools

Odyssey

ECF

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Document management software

Job description

Jendryk, Hamer & Begley, LLC is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its insurance defense litigation practice. The position is full-time and fully remote for Illinois residents, with an annual salary range of $40,000–$60,000 commensurate with experience.

You will prepare and edit legal documents, file pleadings electronically in state and federal courts, coordinate depositions, and maintain organized electronic files.