Description:
Jendryk, Hamer & Begley, LLC is seeking litigation Attorneys to join its growing Insurance Defense practice in Wheaton, Illinois.Ideal candidates must have a minimum of two to five years of litigation experience in the area of insurance defense and be licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois.
Dual licensure in the states of Illinois and Indiana preferred.
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 and Indiana.
- Proficient with Lexis and MS Office.
- 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.
