Our client is seeking a driven, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
Briefing Attorney to work
remotely from anywhere in the
United States or in our Dallas office, supporting our
Houston-based trial teams on high-profile cases across the country. This position offers the unique opportunity to work on high-stakes civil litigation and personal injury matters from case intake through trial or settlement. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer, strategic thinker, and team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys crafting compelling arguments to achieve successful outcomes.
Position: Briefing Attorney
Salary: $85K $110K
Key Responsibilities- Conduct comprehensive legal research on complex civil litigation matters.
- Draft and revise motions, responses, briefs, memoranda, and other substantive legal documents.
- Prepare petitions, complaints, and other pleadings.
- Draft complex demand letters and affirmative motions.
- Research and apply state and federal procedural rules and substantive law across multiple jurisdictions.
- Review case files, records, discovery, and other materials to identify relevant facts and legal issues.
- Analyze complex or unfamiliar legal topics and translate findings into clear, persuasive written arguments.
- Provide briefing and legal-writing support to trial attorneys throughout litigation.
- Prepare time-sensitive briefs and other filings during trial when necessary.
- Manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.
- Collaborate with attorneys and other legal professionals while also working independently with minimal supervision.
- Travel occasionally to support trials, meetings, or other case-related needs.
Qualifications- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active member in good standing of a U.S. state bar.
- Minimum of 2 years of post-law-school civil litigation experience or relevant judicial clerkship experience.
- Substantial experience researching and drafting briefs, motions, responses, and other legal documents.
- Exceptional legal research, analytical, writing, and editing skills.
- Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures.
- Ability to synthesize complicated legal and factual issues with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting demanding and shifting deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with a litigation team.
- Willingness to work flexible or extended hours when required by court deadlines, trials, or caseload demands.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professional standards.
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