Legal Brief Writer

Webster Vicknair MacLeod; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster Vicknair MacLeod in Houston, TX seeks a Legal Brief Writer specializing in personal injury to draft motions, responses, and appeals. The role emphasizes strong research, writing, and procedural knowledge across Texas state and federal courts.

Ideal candidates have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, bar admission in good standing, and 2+ years in civil litigation or a clerkship, with excellent communication and organizational skills. Remote or Houston-based; travel as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Bar admission in good standing is required or anticipated.
• Experience in civil litigation or judicial clerkship preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Proficient with standard legal software and document platforms.

Responsibilities

• Research, prepare, and draft motions and responses for the trial team.
• Draft briefs and memoranda on contested issues throughout litigation and trial.
• Draft dispositive and other pretrial motions and petitions.
• Support trial teams, including travel for trial preparation as needed.
• Assist from trial court to the appellate bench when required.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Bar admission in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Webster Vicknair MacLeod is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented legal professional to join our team as a Legal Brief Writer specializing in personal injury. The ideal candidate will excel in all aspects of legal writing, including drafting motions, responses, and appeals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, prepare, and draft motions and responses for the assigned trial team
• Learn and apply procedural and substantive law across Texas state and federal courts
• Conduct legal research and review case files and documents
• Draft briefs and memoranda on contested issues throughout litigation and trial
• Draft dispositive and other pretrial motions
• Draft petitions and pleadings
• Support trial teams as needed, including occasional travel for trial prep
• Take cases the distance - from trial court all the way to the appellate bench

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing deadlines, and deliver polished work product with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills - able to juggle multiple active matters under tight, shifting timelines
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to get up to speed quickly on complex or unfamiliar issues
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours around briefing schedules and caseload demands
• A genuine interest in advocating for injured clients and pursuing strong outcomes on their behalf

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Member in good standing of any state bar
• At least two years of post-law-school experience at a civil litigation firm, or one year in a judicial clerkship
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with standard legal technology (Word, Outlook, Excel; case management and document platforms a plus)
• Full-time position; remote or based in our Houston office; occasional travel required

Experience

• Plaintiff personal injury experience preferred
• Familiarity with Texas state and federal court procedure
• Strong brief, motion, and research writing background

Education/Certification

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance