Arnold & Itkin LLP · 3 months ago
Briefing Attorney
Houston, TX, US
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expArnold & Itkin LLP is a leading trial firm in the U.S. seeking driven and detail-oriented briefing attorneys to support their Houston-based trial teams. The role involves researching and drafting legal documents, attending trials, and collaborating with team members on high-profile cases across the country.
LegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Research, prepare, and draft motions and responses for assigned Houston trial team
Learn 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)
Qualification
Required
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)
Exhibit professionalism by adhering to all firm policies, security measures, and confidentiality requirements
Willing and available to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate caseload demands and court deadlines
Proficiency with Office 365 suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, along with the use of contemporary technology in law practice
This is a full-time position, which can be accommodated in our Dallas office, OR remote anywhere in the US
Travel to Houston for meetings and cases is occasionally required
Civil Litigation experience
Substantial experience writing/researching briefs, motions, responses
Preferred
Plaintiff personal injury experience
Knowledge of Texas state and federal court laws
Knowledge of cases from start to finish
Experience in appellate work
Knowledge of Filevine
Filevine, SharePoint, OneDrive, and TEAMS experience preferred but not required
Company
Arnold & Itkin LLP
Arnold & Itkin LLP is a Houston-based personal injury law firm that represents plaintiffs in serious injury cases nationwide.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Suzanne Shea
Chief Financial Officer
Allyson Randall
Executive Assistant to Founding Partner
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