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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Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX (Remote)
Skills
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Legal Documentsunmatched
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Multitaskingunmatched
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Personal Injuryunmatched
Persuasion Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Work From Homeunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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