Associate Attorney - Litigation

UB Greensfelder LLP

$95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial disputes
  • Illinois law license required
  • Experience taking and defending depositions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage case processes from initiation to discovery and trial preparation
  • Attend depositions, settlement conferences, and hearings
  • Prepare motions, discovery responses, and reports for clients
  • Assist with trial preparation including strategy and witness prep
  • Appear in court and argue substantive motions

Benefits

  • Inclusive team environment fostering creative solutions
  • Opportunity for diverse backgrounds in the workplace
  • Encouragement for personal growth and professional development
Full Job Description
UB Greensfelder currently has an opening in the Chicago office for an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join the Litigation Practice Group, working on commercial litigation involving financial services, securities, and complex financial transactions. Illinois law license required.

Position Responsibilities Include:
  • Responsible for day-to-day tasks as well as the strategic process of case management.
  • Manage cases from inception through discovery and trial preparation.
  • Attend depositions, settlement conferences, and other hearings.
  • Prepare motions, discovery responses, and client reports.
  • Assist in trial preparation including strategy, discovery, records review, client interview, and witness preparation.
  • Appearing in court and arguing substantive motions.


Qualified Applicants Will Have:
  • 3+ years of litigation based practice required; experience with commercial business dispute matters preferred.
  • Experience taking and defending depositions.
  • Superior analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required.


UB Greensfelder recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams of attorneys and staff to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply to be a part of our team.

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