The Gillette Law Firm is seeking a strong legal writer to assist with briefing and motion writing.
This position is ideal for an attorney or legal writing professional who enjoys research, persuasive writing, and complex factual/legal analysis. The primary focus of the role will be drafting briefs, motions, legal memoranda, and other written advocacy materials.
Primary Responsibilities
The legal writing attorney will be responsible for:
• Drafting legal briefs, motions, responses, and memoranda under the Defense Base Act and Longshore Act framework. Prior experience in this field of law is not a requirement;
• Conducting legal research;
• Reviewing medical records, deposition testimony, discovery responses, employment records, and other case evidence;
• Assisting in the development of legal arguments for formal hearings, motions, and settlement-related filings;
• Supporting attorneys with written analysis of litigation strategy, evidentiary issues, and defenses;
• Ensuring written work product is clear, persuasive, accurate, and consistent with firm standards.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
• 5-7 years of experience;
• Excellent legal research and persuasive writing skills;
• Experience drafting litigation documents, including motions, briefs, and legal memoranda;
• Ability to analyze medical, employment, and factual records in detail;
• Strong attention to deadlines, citations, grammar, and legal accuracy;
• Ability to work independently and revise drafts based on attorney feedback;
• Licensed attorneys from any state are encouraged to apply.
About the Role
This is a writing-focused position focused on complex legal issues involving overseas employment, federal workers’ compensation law, medical causation, jurisdiction, coverage, and disability benefits. The role is full-time and fully remote.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
The Gillette Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified applicants with strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample, and brief cover letter explaining their legal writing experience to [email protected] and [email protected].