Lawyer

The Killino Firm, P.C.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Bonus opportunities

Remote work

Job summary

The Killino Firm, P.C. seeks a Legal Writing Attorney with seven or more years of legal writing experience to support high-value litigation in catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters. The role emphasizes rigorous research, persuasive briefs, and appellate filings across nationwide cases.

This fully remote position offers growth, leadership opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. You will collaborate with seasoned trial attorneys and staff to deliver exceptional advocacy for

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar in good standing.
• Seven+ years of legal writing experience, preferably in litigation.
• Strong research, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting complex motions, briefs, memoranda, and appellate filings.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, appellate filings, and other legal documents.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis in support of complex personal injury and medical negligence litigation.
• Prepare legal memoranda, case evaluations, and strategic litigation reports.
• Assist with dispositive motions, evidentiary motions, appellate briefs, and other substantive legal writing assignments.
• Analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and emerging legal developments affecting ongoing litigation.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, experts, and consultants to develop persuasive legal arguments and litigation strategies.
• Support trial preparation and issue preservation for appeal.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail in all written work product.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Appellate advocacy

Motion practice

Litigation support

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Case management software

Job description

7+ Years of Legal Writing Experience Required

Exceptional Opportunity for Growth, Leadership & Advancement

The Killino Firm, P.C. is a nationally recognized catastrophic injury and wrongful death law firm dedicated to obtaining justice for seriously injured children, families, and victims of negligence. Our practice focuses on complex, high-stakes litigation involving birth injuries, child injuries, medical negligence, commercial vehicle accidents, and other catastrophic personal injury matters.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Legal Writing Attorney to join our growing litigation team. This position is ideal for an attorney with at least seven (7) years of legal writing experience and exceptional research, analytical, and advocacy skills. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting complex catastrophic injury, wrongful death, birth injury, medical negligence, and commercial vehicle litigation through sophisticated legal research, motion practice, appellate briefing, and strategic case analysis.

About the Position

The Legal Writing Attorney will work closely with the firm's litigation team to support high-value and nationally significant cases through outstanding written advocacy. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex litigation from anywhere in the United States while collaborating with experienced trial attorneys dedicated to achieving exceptional results for clients.

This is a fully remote position offering flexibility, autonomy, and long-term growth opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, appellate filings, and other legal documents.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis in support of complex personal injury and medical negligence litigation.
• Prepare legal memoranda, case evaluations, and strategic litigation reports.
• Assist with dispositive motions, evidentiary motions, appellate briefs, and other substantive legal writing assignments.
• Analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and emerging legal developments affecting ongoing litigation.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, experts, and consultants to develop persuasive legal arguments and litigation strategies.
• Support trial preparation and issue preservation for appeal.
• Maintain the highest standards of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail in all written work product.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
• Minimum seven (7) years of legal writing experience required, preferably in litigation.
• Demonstrated experience drafting complex motions, briefs, memoranda, and appellate filings.
• Strong background in motion practice, appellate advocacy, legal research, and persuasive writing.
• Experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, birth injury, or complex civil litigation is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, legal research platforms, and case management software.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to producing high-quality legal work and strategic legal analysis.
• Fully remote position.
• Regular collaboration through Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and firm technology platforms.
• Candidates must maintain a reliable internet connection and professional home office environment.
• Flexible work schedule with a strong emphasis on meeting deadlines and producing exceptional work product.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k).
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value litigation matters.
• Meaningful opportunities for professional growth, advancement, and leadership.
• Continuing legal education and professional development support.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture focused on excellence and client advocacy.

All inquiries, resumes, curriculum vitae, writing samples, and interviews will be maintained in strict confidence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Killino Firm, P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.