Motion Drafting Litigation Assistant

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST Weekend Availability: Required as needed based on workload Pay Rate: $3–$6 per hour , depending on experience and qualifications Job Summary: Bush & Bush Law Group is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Motion Drafting Litigation Assistant to support our litigation team.
This role focuses on drafting high-quality legal motions and pleadings while ensuring accuracy, compliance with court rules, and adherence to strict deadlines.
The ideal candidate has strong legal writing skills, a solid understanding of civil litigation procedures, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment.
Collaborative and professional legal environment.
Opportunity to work closely with experienced litigation attorneys.
Growth and development within a dynamic law firm.
Key Responsibilities: Draft, edit, and format litigation motions, pleadings, responses, replies, and supporting documents.
Assist attorneys with motion practice, including motions to dismiss, compel, summary judgment, and other pre-trial filings.
Conduct legal research to support motion drafting and litigation strategy.
Ensure all filings comply with federal, state, and local court rules, including formatting and citation requirements.
Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and case managers to meet filing deadlines.
Prepare documents for e-filing and assist with filing in multiple jurisdictions.
Review and proofread documents for accuracy, consistency, and legal sufficiency.
Maintain organized case files and document management systems.
Qualifications: Prior experience as a litigation assistant, paralegal, or legal assistant (motion drafting experience required).
Strong legal writing, grammar, and proofreading skills.
Knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules.
Experience with legal research tools and document management systems.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
Preferred Skills: Experience in personal injury or civil litigation.
Familiarity with federal and state e-filing systems.
Ability to work remotely and meet productivity expectations.