Research Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oklahoma.

📋 Description

• Perform in-depth legal research on matters related to trucking litigation, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and associated topics.

• Investigate and assess federal and state trucking regulations, encompassing FMCSA regulations, safety standards, and compliance mandates.

• Examine case law, statutes, regulations, administrative rulings, and other legal sources across pertinent jurisdictions.

• Draft legal research memoranda, case analyses, briefs, motions, pleadings, and various written documents.

• Evaluate intricate legal and factual matters, identifying authorities, arguments, risks, and pathways for additional research.

• Aid in discovery and litigation research by reviewing accident reports, medical documents, corporate records, deposition transcripts, and other relevant case materials.

• Assist in formulating legal theories and case strategies through focused research and written evaluations.

• Investigate trucking operations, driver qualifications, hours of service, maintenance protocols, safety measures, electronic logging devices, and carrier policies.

• Stay updated on changes in trucking law, regulations, safety standards, and noteworthy case rulings.

• Establish and maintain organized research resources with precise citations and source documentation.

• Provide prompt research and writing support for depositions, hearings, motions, mediation, and trial preparations.

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, experts, and other team members.

• Monitor assignments, deadlines, and research projects in a non-billable hourly context.

• Contribute to the Firm’s trial-first philosophy with comprehensive, practical, and well-supported legal analysis.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

• Active license to practice law in Oklahoma, or the capability to secure admission in due time.

• Three to six years of legal practice experience, with substantial legal research and writing proficiency.

• Outstanding research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication capabilities.

• Proficient at identifying, evaluating, synthesizing, and clearly articulating complex legal authorities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to generate accurate, well-supported written documents.

• Capability to handle multiple research tasks and deadlines in a remote work setup.

• Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating with attorneys and other team members.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for Firm meetings, litigation support, and training sessions.

• Active Oklahoma license and the potential to gain admission in Missouri are advantageous.

• Experience in plaintiff-side personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, or trucking litigation is a plus.

• Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with federal and state trucking regulations, including FMCSA regulations, is beneficial.

• Experience in conducting complex legal research for litigation or trial preparation is advantageous.

• Background in drafting legal research memoranda, motions, briefs, or appellate work is an asset.

• Proficiency in researching commercial motor carriers, truck drivers, trucking safety, or transportation laws is a plus.

• Experience in trial or litigation support is beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for performance-based bonuses.

• 3% employer contribution to the 401(k) plan.

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary coverages.

• Paid time off and sick leave provisions.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Options for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

• Non-billable position without hourly billing expectations.