Remote Briefing Lawyer

Overview

This role supports Houston-based trial teams handling high-profile litigation and trial matters across multiple jurisdictions. Briefing attorneys will research, draft, and prepare litigation documents and may assist with trial-related briefing as needed.

Positions are available for remote work from anywhere in the United States or for work from the Dallas office, with occasional travel to Houston for meetings and cases.

Please submit writing samples along with your resume.

Responsibilities

• Research, prepare, and draft motions and responses for the assigned Houston trial team.
• Learn and apply 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 with minimal supervision.
• Strong organization and time management skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while producing high-quality documents under tight timelines and shifting priorities.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex and potentially unfamiliar topics with attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours based on briefing schedules and variable workload.
• Preference for writing and editing in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Interest in joining a team focused on favorable outcomes for injured individuals.

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).
• Ability to adhere to firm policies, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.
• Willingness and availability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as needed for caseload demands and court deadlines.
• Proficiency with the Office 365 suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, and use of contemporary technology in law practice.
  • Filevine, SharePoint, OneDrive, and TEAMS experience preferred but not required.
• Full-time role, accommodated either in the Dallas office OR remote anywhere in the US.
• Occasional travel to Houston for meetings and cases is required.
• Employment may be structured as salaried or 1099 contractor, with highly competitive pay.

Preferred Experience

• Plaintiff personal injury experience.
• Civil litigation.
• Regular communication with clients.
• Knowledge of Texas state and federal court laws.
• Experience with cases from start to finish.
• Substantial experience writing/researching briefs and motions/responses.
• Experience in appellate work.
• Knowledge of Filevine.

Education / Certification

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

Location

• Remote anywhere in the United States OR Dallas office.
• Occasional travel to Houston for meetings and cases is required.