Legal Writing Attorney – Remote Position

Overview

A law firm is seeking a skilled legal writer to assist with briefing and motion writing. This role is well-suited for an attorney or legal writing professional who enjoys research, persuasive writing, and complex factual and legal analysis. The primary focus will be drafting briefs, motions, legal memoranda, and other written advocacy materials.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal briefs, motions, responses, and memoranda under the Defense Base Act and Longshore Act framework (prior experience in this area is not required)
• Conduct legal research
• Review medical records, deposition testimony, discovery responses, employment records, and other case evidence
• Assist in developing legal arguments for formal hearings, motions, and settlement-related filings
• Support attorneys with written analysis of litigation strategy, evidentiary issues, and defenses
• Ensure written work product is clear, persuasive, accurate, and consistent with firm standards

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience
• Excellent legal research and persuasive writing skills
• Experience drafting litigation documents, including motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
• Ability to analyze medical, employment, and factual records in detail
• Strong attention to deadlines, citations, grammar, and legal accuracy
• Ability to work independently and revise drafts based on attorney feedback
• Licensed attorneys from any state are encouraged to apply

Role Details

This is a full-time, fully remote position focused on complex legal issues involving overseas employment, federal workers’ compensation law, medical causation, jurisdiction, coverage, and disability benefits.

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization welcoming qualified applicants with strong research, writing, and analytical skills.