Staff Attorney

Overview

A legal firm specializing in class and mass actions, individual arbitrations, and multidistrict litigation at both trial and appellate levels is seeking an experienced Attorney. The firm handles high-profile cases in mass tort, antitrust, privacy, product liability, employment, and consumer-rights litigation, as well as public-enforcement actions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and finalize complex legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and written discovery with precision and clarity.
• Collaborate with partners and associates to develop legal arguments and case strategies.
• Conduct thorough legal research and produce persuasive, well-structured written analyses.
• Prepare memoranda and internal work product to support litigation efforts.
• Draft client communications and litigation updates for internal and external audiences.
• Assist with fact development and case workups, ensuring accuracy in all written materials.
• Communicate with courts, outside counsel, clients, experts, and vendors as needed to support written submissions and case progress.
• Ensure compliance of all written work with federal and state procedural rules and court requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong legal writing, editing, and written advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting complex litigation documents across multiple jurisdictions.
• Exceptional attention to detail in written work.
• Strong analytical and research abilities, capable of synthesizing complex legal issues into clear writing.
• Ability to manage multiple writing assignments and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Sound judgment, confidentiality, and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with federal and state court rules and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word (including document formatting and editing), Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of three years of litigation experience with a focus on legal drafting and writing.

Licenses

• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000–$130,000 per year.
• Year-end discretionary bonus.
• Benefits package included.

Work Arrangement

• Remote position.
• Candidates must be available to work general business hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time.