Briefing Attorney

The Loch Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Loch Group in Houston, TX seeks a Briefing Attorney to support its litigation practice with high‑level legal research, analysis, and written advocacy. This role focuses on drafting, analyzing, and shaping arguments without managing day‑to‑day caseloads.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., is admitted to practice in a U.S. state, and has demonstrable appellate briefing experience, with strong writing and research skills. Local applicants preferred for on‑site collaboration.

Qualifications

• J.D. and licensed in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• Experience in briefing capacity with a court or law firm.
• Strong research and writing skills; core to the role.
• Must have drafted at least five appellate briefs.
• Must be local to the Houston area.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions, briefs, and legal memoranda across a range of litigation matters.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and provide strategic analysis.
• Collaborate with attorneys on case strategy and positioning.
• Review and refine filings for clarity and persuasiveness.
• Support dispositive motion practice and appellate work.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Drafting

Appellate briefs

Houston local

Education

J.D. and bar admission

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Briefing Attorney for a law firm client in Houston, TX. This position will support the firm's litigation practice with high-level legal research, analysis, and written advocacy. This role is ideal for an attorney who prefers substantive legal work—drafting, analyzing, and shaping arguments—without the demands of discovery or managing the day-to-day matters of a case.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions, briefs, and legal memoranda across a range of litigation matters
• Conduct in-depth legal research and provide strategic analysis
• Collaborate with attorneys on case strategy and positioning
• Review and refine filings to ensure clarity, precision, and persuasiveness
• Support dispositive motion practice and appellate work

Qualifications

• J.D. and licensed in good standing with a U.S. state bar
• Experience working in a briefing capacity with a judicial court or reputable law firm
• Strong legal research and writing skills (this is the core of the role)
• Must have drafted at least five appellate briefs
• Must be local to the Houston area

Nice to Have

• Background in commercial or employment litigation matters
• Experience in federal court and complex litigation
• Prior clerkship or briefing-focused role

Why This Role

• Handle substantive legal work
• Collaborative team environment without the typical demands of a full caseload