Litigation Associate - Product Liability

UB Greensfelder LLP; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

UB Greensfelder LLP, with offices in Cleveland and Cincinnati, seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney with 3+ years of litigation-based experience to join the Product Liability Practice Group. Ohio law license is required.

The firm is renowned for client service and litigation excellence across the Midwest. The candidate will manage cases through discovery and trial prep, participate in depositions and hearings, and contribute to strategy and client reporting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation-based experience, including toxic tort, asbestos, or pharmaceutical matters.
• Ohio law license is required to practice in this role.
• Strong deposition and witness management capabilities preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day tasks and the strategic process of case management.
• Handle 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, and witness preparation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

UB Greensfelder currently has an opening in the Cleveland or Cincinnati office for a mid-level Associate Attorney with 3+ years of litigation based experience to join the Product Liability Practice Group. Ohio 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.

Qualified Applicants Will Have

• 3+ years of litigation based experience with toxic tort, asbestos or pharmaceutical and medical device matters, required.
• 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.