Federal Brief Writer

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking entry-level summer 2027 and fall 2027 associates for its Mass Tort Law & Briefing Group in New York City. You will work directly with the Chair and a team of brief writers and appellate lawyers, focusing on drafting, research, and complex litigation strategy across federal and state matters.

The role emphasizes moot court experience, demonstrated drafting, and strong academic research.

Qualifications

• Moot court experience is a meaningful differentiator.
• Demonstrated drafting experience through internships, externships, or clinic work.
• Law Review or other research-intensive academic work is a strong signal.

Responsibilities

• Drafting motions, briefs, and appeals across active dockets.
• Deep-dive legal research requiring intellectual rigor.
• Collaborating with senior attorneys on litigation strategy and arguments.
• Contributing to a growing practice group with precedent-setting work.

Skills

Moot court experience

Drafting experience

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor / J.D.

Tools

Westlaw/Legal research databases

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

MORGAN & MORGAN | America's Largest Injury Firm

New York City (In-Office) | Entry-level position | Summer 2027 & Fall 2027 Associate Positions Available

Morgan & Morgan's Mass Tort Law & Briefing Group sits at the center of some of the most consequential plaintiff-side litigation in the country. Our Complex Litigation practice handles class actions and multidistrict litigation in federal and state venues nationwide — and the cases on our docket right now are the ones you're reading about.

Think:

• Pharmaceutical litigation holding major drug manufacturers accountable
• Environmental pollution cases with real communities on the other side of the caption
• Hair relaxer litigation tied to serious cancer diagnoses
• Processed food cases raising novel questions at the intersection of science, regulation, and consumer protection

These aren't obscure, backwater matters. They're getting coverage. They matter.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You will report directly to the Chair of our Mass Tort Law & Briefing Group and work alongside a team of sharp, high-caliber brief writers and appellate lawyers. Day to day, that means:

• Drafting motions, briefs, and appeals across active federal and state class action and MDL dockets (and state-law equivalents to MDL practice).
• Deep-dive legal research — the kind that requires genuine intellectual rigor, not surface-level keyword searches.
• Analyzing complex procedural and substantive federal issues across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
• Collaborating closely with senior attorneys on litigation strategy and argument development.
• Contributing to a practice group that is growing and doing work that sets precedent.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Our Chair is selective. He is looking for attorneys who are genuinely excellent at the craft of legal writing and research. That said, certain backgrounds will boost your application:

• Moot court experience is a meaningful differentiator — our Chair competed in moot court and knows firsthand how that pressure-tests your ability to construct and defend an argument. If you've done it well, say so.
• Demonstrated drafting experience through internships, externships, or clinic work — if you've actually written briefs, motions, or research memos in a real legal setting, that stands out.
• Law Review or other research-intensive academic work is a strong signal — this role is deeply research-driven, and the ability to synthesize complex material quickly and precisely is non-negotiable.
• Federal clerkship experience or state-level appellate clerkship experience is valued.

We are also hiring for two specific associate tracks:

• Summer 2027 Associate — open to current 2L students (rising 3Ls), with the hope of an end-of-summer offer for a post-graduation fall 2028 Associate position. Consideration for a permanent fall 2028 position will be based solely upon your performance during the summer 2027 position.
• Fall 2027 Associate — open to current 3L students and current federal law clerks looking to bring their experience directly into complex litigation practice.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the New York City area — this is a fully in-office role
• Candidates must take the bar prior to start date
• Submit at least two legal writing samples that demonstrate research depth and analytical rigor — no page or word limit; show us your best work
• Moot court, externship, fellowship, or clinic experience demonstrating actual drafting preferred

ABOUT MORGAN & MORGAN

Founded in 1988, Morgan & Morgan is the largest personal injury law firm in the United States, with over 1,000 attorneys and offices nationwide. We have recovered over $20 billion for our clients. Our mission — For The People — isn't a tagline. It's the reason this firm exists, and it's the reason the cases on our docket matter.

If this is the work you want to do, let's talk.

Submit your resume, writing samples, and a brief note on why this role interests you. Writing samples should reflect your best research and analytical work — there is no length limit.

Morgan & Morgan is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$175,000 - $200,000 USD

Hourly Range

$84 - $96 USD

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

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