Litigation Associate - Toxic Tort Product Liability

UB Greensfelder LLP

$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in toxic torts, asbestos, and pharmaceutical cases.
  • Experience with both commercial litigation and related legal matters.
  • Preferred extensive practice in depositions with witnesses, parties, and experts.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage case strategies and day-to-day tasks related to case management.
  • Oversee cases from the beginning stages through discovery and trial preparation.
  • Participate in depositions, settlement conferences, and hearings.
  • Draft motions, discovery responses, and client reports.
  • Assist in trial prep, including strategy development and witness preparation.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work option available after onboarding.
  • Opportunity to work in an inclusive team environment that values diverse backgrounds.
  • Support for professional development and career growth.
Full Job Description
UB Greensfelder currently has an opening in the St. Louis or Southern Illinois office for an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of litigation-based experience to join the Product Liability Practice Group, focusing on asbestos and toxic torts. This role is eligible for hybrid work after the initial onboarding period. Missouri and/or 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.

Qualified Applicants Will Have:
  • 3+ years of litigation based experience with toxic tort, asbestos, pharmaceutical and medical device matters or commercial litigation.
  • Extensive witness, party and expert deposition practice is preferred.
  • 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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