Staff Attorney

Keller Postman; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in the United States seeks a diligent Attorney with substantial litigation experience. This remote role involves drafting legal documents, collaborating with peers on strategies, conducting legal research, and client communication. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor and have at least three years of litigation experience. The firm offers a competitive salary of $100,000–$130,000 plus a year-end bonus. Strong legal writing and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.
• At least three years of litigation experience, with a focus on legal drafting.

Responsibilities

• Draft and finalize complex legal documents like pleadings and motions.
• Collaborate on legal strategies and arguments.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
• Communicate with clients and courts regarding case progress.

Skills

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Research skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independence and collaboration

Familiarity with court rules

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Keller Postman represents a broad array of clients in class and mass actions, individual arbitrations, and multidistrict litigation matters at the trial and appellate levels in federal and state courts. We serve hundreds of thousands of clients in litigation and arbitration, prosecuting high-profile mass tort, antitrust, privacy, product liability, employment, and consumer rights cases, and acting as plaintiffs’ counsel in high-stakes public enforcement actions. Our mission is to achieve exceptional results, drive innovation in law practice, and pursue unparalleled excellence.

Purpose

We are seeking a diligent, team-oriented, non‑partner track Attorney with substantial litigation experience and a strong emphasis on legal writing. This role is ideal for an attorney who excels in drafting, analyzing, and refining complex legal documents in a fast‑paced, high‑demand environment. The Attorney will play a critical role in producing high‑quality written work product to support case strategy and execution.

This position is remote; candidates must be willing to work general business hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT. Salary is $100,000–$130,000 per year, plus a discretionary year‑end bonus and benefits.

Essential Functions

• Draft, revise, and finalize complex legal documents—including pleadings, motions, briefs, and written discovery—with precision and clarity.
• Collaborate closely with partners and associates to develop written legal arguments and case strategy.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and translate findings into persuasive, well‑structured written analysis.
• Prepare memoranda and other internal work product to support litigation efforts.
• Draft client communications and litigation updates for internal and external use.
• Assist with fact development and case workups, ensuring all written materials accurately reflect the record.
• Communicate, as needed, with courts, outside counsel, clients, experts, and vendors to support written submissions and case progress.
• Ensure all written work complies with applicable federal and state procedural rules and court requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated strength in legal writing, editing, and written advocacy.
• Exceptional attention to detail in written work product.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex legal issues into clear, concise writing.
• Ability to manage multiple writing assignments and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with federal and state court rules and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word (document formatting and editing), Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Education/Experience

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• At least three years of litigation experience, with a demonstrated focus on legal drafting and writing.

Certificates/Licenses Required

• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.

Keller Postman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.