Remote Briefing Lawyer

Webster Vicknair MacLeod is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented legal professional to join our team as a Remote Briefing Lawyer specializing in personal injury. The ideal candidate will excel in all aspects of legal writing, including drafting motions, responses, and appeals. Duties and Responsibilities Research, prepare, and draft motions and responses for the assigned trial team Learn and apply procedural and substantive law across Texas state and federal courts Conduct legal research and review case files and documents Draft briefs and memoranda on contested issues throughout litigation and trial Draft demand letters Draft dispositive and other pretrial motions Draft petitions and pleadings Support trial teams as needed, including occasional travel for trial prep Take cases the distance — from trial court all the way to the appellate bench

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing deadlines, and deliver polished work product with minimal supervision Strong organizational skills — able to juggle multiple active matters under tight, shifting timelines Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to get up to speed quickly on complex or unfamiliar issues Flexibility to work outside standard hours around briefing schedules and caseload demands A genuine interest in advocating for injured clients and pursuing strong outcomes on their behalf

Qualifications

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school Member in good standing of any state bar At least two years of post-law-school experience at a civil litigation firm, or one year in a judicial clerkship Excellent written and verbal communication skills Comfortable working with standard legal technology (Word, Outlook, Excel; case management and document platforms a plus) Remote position Experience Plaintiff personal injury experience preferred Civil litigation background Regular client communication experience Familiarity with Texas state and federal court procedure Strong brief, motion, and research writing background Appellate experience a plus Education/Certification J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school Please submit your resume and a writing sample to [email protected] — direct messages to any other individual team member will not be reviewed.