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Federal Brief Writer Attorney

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At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

Morgan & Morgan is looking for both entry-level and experienced federal brief writers to work on mass tort and class actions cases currently active in various stages in federal venues. This is role is working in our Complex Litigation practice group, based in the Seaport District in lower Washington, DC. Our team of top-notch brief writing attorneys will work on news-making, high-profile litigation matters across the country. Morgan & Morgan will consider requests for office placement in other states for candidates with 5+ years of experience.

Qualification

  • Exceptional research skills. Writers should be capable of scouring the earth on Westlaw to find applicable caselaw.
  • Please submit at least two legal writing samples showing a robust and comprehensive demonstration of research abilities. There is no page or word limit for writing samples.
  • Strong entry-level candidates will have moot court, externship, or fellowship experience
  • Strong experienced candidates will have prior experience in federal litigation or prior experience as an appellate or federal law clerk

Entry level candidates must take state bar before start date; experienced candidates must be licensed and in good standing with state bar.

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Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

Privacy Policy

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What this application asks

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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter

  • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? choose one
  • Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)? choose one
  • Are you willing to submit to a background check? choose one
  • If you were offered a role, how quickly could you start? choose one
  • How did you hear about us?
  • Have you worked for a defense firm that worked on or had access to cases pending in any of the following Florida counties: Dade, Monroe, Broward, Indian River, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, or Martin? choose one
  • Please list all states you have an active bar license with the applicable license number. If this does not apply to you, respond with N/A.
  • Do you reside in the United States? choose one
  • Website optional
  • Do you have any immediate family members currently or previously employed by Morgan & Morgan? If yes, please list your family member(s).
  • Please provide your LinkedIn profile. optional
  • Are you within a commutable distance from this Morgan & Morgan office or will you be willing to relocate? choose one
  • Have you ever had any Bar disciplinary actions? choose one
  • Are you currently admitted, or will you obtain admission, to the Federal courts in the regions in which you are working? choose one
  • Were you previously employed by Morgan & Morgan? If yes, who did you report to?
  • Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)? choose one

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