Job Description
Correll Law Firm, PC is a prominent Virginia personal injury litigation firm headquartered in Winchester, Virginia. The firm is seeking a highly experienced, writing-focused attorney to serve in a Senior Law Clerk / Litigation Writing role. This position is designed for a licensed Virginia attorney who excels at legal research and drafting and prefers a role centered on written advocacy rather than frequent court appearances. Position Summary This is a full-time, fully remote position focused primarily on legal research, drafting, and litigation support. The attorney in this role will work closely with trial counsel to produce high-quality written work, including briefs, motions, and legal memoranda. Court appearances are not a primary responsibility, though the attorney may occasionally be asked to argue a motion or appear in court when needed and on rare occassion. Key Responsibilities • Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal filings in civil litigation matters • Conduct thorough legal research and provide written analysis on procedural and substantive legal issues • Support trial attorneys with motion practice, case strategy, and legal analysis • Review pleadings, discovery responses, and filings for legal accuracy and clarity • Prepare internal legal memoranda and research summaries • Assist with litigation-related tasks as assigned, including preparation for hearings and trials Required Qualifications • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school • Active license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia, in good standing • Minimum of five (5) years of active legal practice • Demonstrated experience drafting dispositive motions (e.g., demurrers, pleas in bar, summary judgment) and complex legal memoranda. • Litigation experience in the Courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia or Federal Courts. • Ability to "hit the ground running" with a strong working knowledge of Virginia civil procedure. • Note: This position requires substantive Virginia civil litigation experience. Candidates whose experience is limited solely to administrative law will not be considered. Preferred Qualifications • Plaintiff-side civil litigation or personal injury experience Ideal Candidate • Enjoys legal writing and research as the primary focus of practice • Produces clear, persuasive, and well-supported legal drafts • Works independently and efficiently in a remote environment • Is dependable, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented • Seeks a stable, full-time role focused on substantive legal work Location • Fully Remote: Candidates may reside anywhere, provided they hold an active license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience • Full-time, salaried position Application Instructions Please submit a resume/cv and three (3) writing samples. • Note: Samples must be unedited by others and should be a maximum of 10 pages each. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job