Associate Attorney - Litigation

UB Greensfelder; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UB Greensfelder in Chicago is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join our Litigation Practice Group. The role focuses on commercial litigation involving financial services, securities, and complex financial transactions. Illinois law license is required. UB Greensfelder LLP is an Am Law 200 firm known for client service and litigation excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation-based practice.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Superior analytical, problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day tasks and strategic case management.
• Manage cases from inception through discovery and trial preparation.
• Attend depositions, settlement conferences, and hearings.
• Prepare motions, discovery responses, and client reports.
• Assist in trial preparation including strategy, discovery, records review, client interview, and witness preparation.
• Appear in court and argue substantive motions.

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Trial preparation

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Illinois law license

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.

UB Greensfelder LLP is an Am Law 200 law firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. The firm's attorneys advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG was named "2025 Ohio and Missouri Firm of the Year" by Benchmark Litigation and consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers. For more information, please visit www.ubglaw.com. Our Business Begins With You®.

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.