Briefing Attorney (Wage & Hour Litigation)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Case-specific bonus opportunities

Employer-paid medical insurance

Employer-paid dental insurance

Employer-paid vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid short-term disability

401(k)

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid firm holidays

Employer-paid bar dues

Job summary

Josephson Dunlap, LLP is seeking a talented Briefing Attorney to join a nationally recognized wage-and-hour litigation firm focused on employees’ unpaid overtime through class actions, collective actions, and arbitrations.

In this role you will research, draft persuasive motions, and help develop winning litigation strategies for complex employment matters nationwide, collaborating with seasoned litigators and support staff to achieve exceptional results.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal research

Persuasive writing

Litigation support

Collaboration

Communication

Project management

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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

• 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

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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
• Employer-paid bar dues

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.