Paralegal - Litigation

UB Greensfelder 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, UB Greensfelder 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.

About the role

Under the direction of attorneys, the Litigation Paralegal will assist in matters resulting from financial services issues, including FINRA, SEC, and other state regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary and/or lead paralegal on business litigation matters.
• Assist with fact investigation and evidence development, including document collection, review, analysis, and production.
• Prepare case summaries, reports, and court or agency filings.
• Organize and manage deposition, motion, hearing, and trial materials, including exhibits and supporting documents.
• Coordinate logistics for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials with attorneys, clients, witnesses, vendors, agencies, and courts.
• Attend meetings, hearings, trials, and other proceedings with attorneys, as needed, and utilize trial presentation software.
• Conduct factual and legal research, including client and witness interviews.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other case-related documents.
• Track deadlines, maintain case calendars, and ensure timely compliance with court rules and applicable regulations.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and provide case updates while maintaining confidentiality.
• Create, maintain, and search case databases; manage document organization, chronologies, and production logs.
• Assist with trial preparation and post-case file management, including records retention and file closure.

Requirements

• Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate plus three to five years’ litigation experience required.
• Experience as a financial services paralegal is strongly preferred.
• Experience with litigation software solutions, including e-discovery platforms and exhibit and trial organization and presentation software.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, agency and court rules and procedures, practices, etc.
• Strong written and verbal skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products is a must.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Life insurance
• Well-being initiatives
• Paid parental leave programs

UB Greensfelder provides a business casual work environment and values its employees through a people-focused culture.