Motions Attorney

The Loch Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Loch Group is seeking a strong legal writer to be its primary resource for motion practice and legal research, analyzing issues and producing clear, persuasive work to support cases through trial and, when needed, appeal.

This role fits an attorney who enjoys research and writing and wants to focus on the heart of litigation, with no billable-hour requirements, no discovery, and a roughly 45-hour workweek in a laid-back, collegial culture.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with strong research and writing skills.
• 3+ years of experience drafting substantive motions and briefs.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Sound judgment in explaining complex legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Draft dispositive motions, answers, trial briefs, and post-judgment motions.
• Conduct extensive legal research and analyze procedural and substantive issues.
• Work with litigation attorneys across the firm to understand case facts, identify key issues, and meet filing deadlines.
• Manage multiple assignments and deliver polished work on schedule.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

A busy national litigation practice is seeking a strong legal writer to serve as its primary resource for motion practice and legal research. This role is focused on analyzing legal issues and producing clear, persuasive written work to support cases through trial and, when needed, appeal.

The position is a good fit for an attorney who enjoys research and writing and wants to focus on the legal issues at the heart of litigation.

What Makes This Role Different

• No billable-hour requirement or billing responsibility.
• No discovery review or document production.
• No depositions, hearings, or oral advocacy.
• An approximately 45-hour workweek.
• A laid-back, collegial firm culture.

Responsibilities

• Draft dispositive motions, answers, trial briefs, and post-judgment motions.
• Conduct extensive legal research and analyze procedural and substantive issues.
• Work with litigation attorneys across the firm to understand case facts, identify key issues, and meet filing deadlines.
• Manage multiple assignments and deliver polished work on schedule.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with strong legal research and writing skills.
• 3+ years of experience drafting substantive motions and briefs.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage several assignments and deadlines in a busy practice.
• Sound judgment in identifying and explaining complex legal issues.