Job Description

Appellate Brief Writing Attorney | Jacksonville, FL

A highly respected litigation firm in Jacksonville is seeking a Draft Litigation / Appellate Brief Writing Attorney to join its growing team. This unique opportunity is designed for an exceptional legal writer who excels in research, analysis, and persuasive drafting and prefers to focus on substantive written advocacy rather than regular courtroom appearances.

Position Overview

This attorney will focus heavily on litigation drafting, appellate brief writing, legal research, and complex case analysis for sophisticated trial and appellate matters. The ideal candidate is a great writer who enjoys breaking down complicated legal issues and developing clear, strategic, and persuasive arguments.

Experience in appellate matters, construction litigation, land use, and/or real estate litigation is a plus.

Qualifications

• Florida Bar admission in good standing
• 3+ years of litigation experience preferred
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and drafting abilities
• Experience drafting appellate briefs, dispositive motions, or other substantive litigation documents
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to distill complex legal issues into persuasive written arguments
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an experienced litigation team

What We Offer

• Opportunity to focus primarily on draft litigation work, research, and brief writing
• Exposure to sophisticated appellate and trial-level matters
• Billing pace of approximately 150–160 hours per month
• Highly regarded firm with an excellent reputation
• Collaborative team and strong leadership
• Meaningful mentorship and long-term growth potential
• Competitive compensation and benefits

If you are a skilled litigation writer who enjoys sophisticated legal analysis and wants to build a long-term career focused on high-level written advocacy, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Please send your resume and writing sample to Kaelan.Dea@gogpac.com for confidential consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.