Briefing Lawyer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, prepare, and draft motions and responses for assigned Houston trial team.
• Learn rules and law in varied jurisdictions (60% of cases in Texas, 20% Louisiana, 20% elsewhere).
• Conduct legal research and review case documents.
• Draft briefs and memoranda on contested issues during litigation and trial.
• Draft complex demand letters.
• Draft affirmative motions.
• Draft petitions and complaints.
• Attend trial as needed, 2-4 times a year, to draft trial briefs (travel required).

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize assignments, and complete assignments on time, without significant supervision.
• Well-organized: ability to prioritize tasks, work simultaneously on multiple projects, and complete high-quality documents according to tight timelines and shifting priorities.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex, and potentially unfamiliar, topics with attention to detail, thoroughness, and precision.
• Willingness to work flexible hours based on briefing schedules and variable workload.
• A preference for writing and editing in a fast-paced legal environment.
• An enthusiasm to be part of a team that fights for injured individuals and a desire to obtain favorable results for clients.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of any state bar.
• Minimum of two years’ post law school experience at a civil law firm or one year in a judicial clerkship.
• Excellent oral communication, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Mastery of the English language (verbal and written).
• Exhibit professionalism by adhering to all firm policies, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.
• Willing and available to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate caseload demands and court deadlines.
• Proficiency with Office 365 suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, along with the use of contemporary technology in law practice. Filevine, SharePoint, OneDrive, and TEAMS experience preferred but not required.
• This is a full-time position, which can be accommodated in our Dallas office, OR remote anywhere in the US. Travel to Houston for meetings and cases is occasionally required.
• This position can be salaried or 1099 contractor with highly competitive pay.

Experience

• Plaintiff personal injury experience (Preferred)
• Civil Litigation (Required)
• Hiring Experts
• Communication with clients on a regular basis
• Knowledge of Texas state and federal court laws
• Knowledge of cases from start to finish.
• Substantial experience writing/researching briefs, motions, responses.
• Experience in appellate work
• Knowledge of Filevine (Preferred)

Education/Certification

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• Valid driver’s license
• Auto Insurance