Legal Assistant

Jendryk, Hamer & Begley, LLC, is a leading insurance defense litigation law firm seeking a Legal Assistant for our Wheaton, IL office. An opportunity to join a collaborative team working on complex cases, particularly in insurance defense litigation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing, editing, formatting, and proofreading various legal documents and correspondence
• File pleadings using both Federal and State court e-filing systems
• Schedule court reporters and coordinate depositions
• Ensure completeness of electronic files in document management system

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience supporting attorneys in areas of complex insurance defense litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Dictation
• Knowledge of Illinois and Federal Court rules and procedures is required
• Experience with Odyssey and Federal Court (ECF) e-filing systems is required
• Superior working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Pro software
• Experience with document management software a plus
• Positive attitude

Benefits

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