Briefing Attorney (Wage & Hour Litigation)

Josephson Dunlap LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Josephson Dunlap, LLP, a nationally recognized wage and hour litigation firm, seeks a Briefing Attorney in Houston, TX. You will conduct legal research, craft persuasive briefs, and help develop winning litigation strategies for nationwide class and collective actions.

The role emphasizes drafting, legal analysis, and collaboration with senior litigators to influence high-impact employment cases. Competitive compensation and strong opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 3+ years of litigation, appellate, judicial clerkship, or employment law experience preferred.
• Exceptional legal research and persuasive writing skills.
• Experience drafting substantive motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize complex legal issues into practical litigation strategies.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Review case materials and pleadings to familiarize yourself with assigned matters.
• Apply local rules and judge procedures to maximize litigation effectiveness.
• Conduct in-depth legal research on wage & hour laws and related topics.
• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other substantive filings.
• Assist litigators in developing case strategy through all phases of litigation.
• Prepare legal analyses and position statements on complex issues.
• Consult with teams on defenses, dispositive motions, and briefing strategies.
• Provide legal support for mediation, arbitration, and trial prep.
• Monitor wage & hour developments impacting pending litigation.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and paralegals to ensure quality advocacy.

Skills

Legal research

Persuasive writing

Analytical thinking

Organization & PM

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Position:Briefing Attorney (Wage & Hour Litigation)

Location: Houston, TX

Job Id:105

# of Openings:1

Briefing Attorney (Wage & Hour Litigation)

Build Your Career at One of the Nation's Premier Wage & Hour Litigation Firms

Josephson Dunlap, LLP is a nationally recognized plaintiff-side wage and hour law firm dedicated to helping employees recover unpaid overtime wages through class actions, collective actions, and arbitrations. We represent workers across the country in complex, high-impact litigation and have built our reputation on delivering exceptional results for our clients.

We're seeking a talented Briefing Attorney who enjoys legal research, persuasive writing, and developing winning litigation strategies. This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives on crafting compelling legal arguments, analyzing complex legal issues, and partnering with litigators to achieve exceptional results for clients.

If you are passionate about legal writing and want your work to influence high-impact litigation nationwide, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Josephson Dunlap?

• Work on sophisticated federal and state employment litigation nationwide
• Research and brief cutting-edge legal issues that shape case strategy
• Collaborate with experienced litigators on complex class and collective actions
• Play a critical role in significant motions, appeals, and trial preparation
• Enjoy a collaborative environment where legal writing is highly valued
• Competitive compensation with meaningful bonus opportunities
• Opportunities for long‑term professional growth and advancement

Responsibilities

As a Briefing Attorney, you will serve as a strategic legal resource for the firm's litigation teams by:

• Becoming fully familiar with assigned cases through review of intake materials, client documents, pleadings, answers, and case files
• Reviewing and applying local rules, standing orders, and individual judge procedures to ensure compliance and maximize litigation effectiveness
• Conducting in-depth legal research involving federal and state wage and hour laws, procedural issues, arbitration, class certification, and related employment law topics
• Drafting persuasive motions, responses, replies, legal memoranda, briefs, and other substantive filings
• Assisting litigators in developing case strategy throughout all phases of litigation
• Preparing legal analyses and position statements addressing complex litigation issues and emerging legal developments
• Consulting with litigation teams regarding affirmative defenses, motions to strike, dispositive motions, and other strategic briefing issues
• Providing legal support for mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation
• Monitoring developments in wage and hour and employment law to identify changes affecting pending litigation
• Collaborating closely with partners, litigation associates, and paralegals to ensure consistent, high-quality advocacy

Qualifications

We're looking for attorneys who possess:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• 3+ years of litigation, appellate, judicial clerkship, or employment law experience preferred
• Exceptional legal research and persuasive writing skills
• Experience drafting substantive motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to synthesize complex legal issues into practical litigation strategies
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced litigation practice
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

Experience in wage and hour or employment law is preferred but not required. Attorneys with significant litigation or appellate briefing experience are encouraged to apply.

• Salary: $125,000–$200,000, depending on experience
• Signing bonus
• Case‑specific bonus opportunities
• Annual hours‑bonus opportunities
• Employer‑paid medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid firm holidays

Make an Impact Through Exceptional Advocacy

Outstanding litigation begins with outstanding legal writing. At Josephson Dunlap, our Briefing Attorneys are trusted advisors who help shape litigation strategy, develop persuasive legal arguments, and contribute directly to successful outcomes in complex employment cases nationwide.

If you're ready to put your legal research and writing skills to work on challenging, meaningful litigation with a nationally recognized employment law firm, we encourage you to apply.

All inquiries and applications will be kept strictly confidential.
We are hiring immediately.