Contract Attorney

Hunter Recruiting; Ohio; Remote; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a Contract Attorney to assist with legal research, brief writing, and drafting motions. This remote position requires a J.D. and an active Ohio license. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of relevant experience and exceptional writing skills. Competitive hourly rate offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with legal research and writing.
• Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills.
• Background in plaintiff personal injury or medical malpractice litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research on personal injury and medical malpractice.
• Draft high-quality legal briefs and motions.
• Collaborate with attorneys to refine arguments.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in Ohio

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

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Base pay range

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Senior Recruiter at Hunter International Recruiting

Contract Attorney – Legal Research & Writing

Cleveland, OH (Remote)

Competitive Hourly Rate (based on experience)

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Contract Attorney to assist with legal research, brief writing, and drafting complex motions. The ideal candidate has a strong command of legal analysis and persuasive writing, particularly in the context of plaintiff-side litigation.

• Contract Attorney Responsibilities
• Conduct thorough legal research on issues related to personal injury, medical malpractice, and related litigation areas
• Draft high-quality legal briefs, dispositive motions, oppositions, and memoranda
• Analyze legal precedents and provide written recommendations or analysis
• Collaborate with firm attorneys to refine arguments and ensure work product aligns with litigation strategy
• Maintain awareness of filing deadlines and jurisdictional requirements
• Ensure all written work adheres to Bluebook citation and local court rules
• Contract Attorney Qualifications:
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the state of Ohio
• 3+ years of experience with legal research and writing, preferably in a litigation-focused environment
• Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills
• Proficient with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or comparable legal research tools
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Background in plaintiff personal injury or medical malpractice litigation is preferred
• Prior clerkship, law review, or journal experience is preferred
• Familiarity with Ohio state and federal court rules is a plus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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