Remote Personal Injury Litigation 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 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.