Job Description

• Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
• Weekend Availability: Required as needed based on workload
• Pay Rate: $5–$7 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

1. Collaborative and professional legal environment.
2. Opportunity to work closely with experienced litigation attorneys.
3. Growth and development within a dynamic law firm.