Federal Brief Writer Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Federal Brief Writer Attorney in Tampa, Florida, to support mass tort and class action federal proceedings within the Complex Litigation practice group.

Responsibilities include conducting Westlaw research, drafting federal briefs, and collaborating with a team of attorneys on high-profile litigation. Entry-level and experienced candidates are welcome, with bar admission required for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Westlaw legal research.
• Submit two legal writing samples.
• Entry-level: moot court/externship/fellowship experience.
• Experienced: federal litigation or appellate/federal law clerk.
• Entry-level must take the state bar before starting.

Responsibilities

• Research and draft federal briefs for mass tort and class actions.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys on high-profile matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Federal Brief Writer Attorney in Tampa, Florida. This role involves working on mass tort and class action cases in federal venues, within the Complex Litigation practice group. The position is open to both entry-level and experienced candidates, with potential office placement in other states for those with over five years of experience.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw to find applicable case law.
• Draft and prepare federal briefs for mass tort and class action cases.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys on high-profile litigation matters.

Requirements

• Exceptional research skills with proficiency in Westlaw.
• Submission of at least two legal writing samples demonstrating research abilities.
• Entry-level candidates should have moot court, externship, or fellowship experience.
• Experienced candidates should have prior federal litigation experience or have served as an appellate or federal law clerk.
• Entry-level candidates must take the state bar before starting; experienced candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the state bar.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in the relevant state.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.