About Wagstaff Law Firm
Wagstaff Law Firm is a national leader in Personal Injury and Mass Tort litigation, specializing in cases involving defective products and medications. We are committed to advocating for individuals harmed by these faulty products and holding the manufacturers accountable. Mass tort litigation empowers plaintiffs by giving them the collective strength to take on large corporations and pursue justice through group litigation.
At Wagstaff Law Firm, our success stems from our unwavering dedication to our clients and our community. Our team thrives on the satisfaction of helping victims get the justice they deserve, unifying our employees and creating an exceptional workplace culture. If you're passionate about making a significant impact and contributing to a dynamic team, we invite you to join us in our mission.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced briefing attorney to join our mass tort team. This attorney will focus on high-stakes written advocacy across multidistrict litigation (MDL) and state court coordinated proceedings, working closely with trial teams, co-counsel, and experts to shape the key motions that drive case outcomes. The ideal candidate will have very strong research and writing skills, enjoy complex scientific and procedural issues, and be able to produce persuasive, polished work on tight deadlines.
What You'll Do
- Research, draft, and edit dispositive and non-dispositive motions, oppositions, and replies, including motions for summary judgment and partial summary judgment
- Prepare and oppose Daubert motions and their state-law equivalents, including working with expert reports, deposition testimony, and the underlying scientific and medical literature
- Draft and respond to preemption, causation, and statute of limitations motions
- Brief motions in limine, jury instructions, and verdict forms for bellwether and individual trials
- Prepare briefing on MDL and JCCP procedural issues, including remand, transfer, consolidation, case management orders, and Lone Pine orders
- Draft appellate briefs, writ petitions, and post-trial motions
- Brief discovery disputes, including motions to compel, protective orders, privilege disputes, and sanctions
- Draft or contribute to class certification briefing where applicable
- Prepare oral argument outlines and support attorneys arguing motions
- Collaborate with co-counsel, leadership committees, and expert witnesses across multiple jurisdictions
- Maintain and build brief banks and research memoranda for recurring issues across the litigation
What We're Looking For
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active bar license in good standing
- 5–7 years of litigation experience
- Mass tort experience required
- Demonstrated record of strong briefing required
- Exceptional research, writing, and editing skills, with close attention to detail
- Ability to distill complex scientific, medical, and technical material into clear, persuasive arguments
- Comfortable managing multiple briefing deadlines across cases at once
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $140,000 – $175,000 annually, based on skillset, years of experience, licensure, and demonstrated litigation and case management capabilities. This role is also eligible for generous quarterly and annual bonuses in addition to our full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays.
Why Wagstaff
You'll do meaningful work for real people, with a team that takes the mission seriously without taking themselves too seriously. We offer hybrid schedules, competitive compensation and bonuses, strong benefits, and a firm culture that values innovation and autonomy.
Ready to make a difference?
If you're ready to make a real impact apply today by submitting your resume on LinkedIn
Equal Employment Opportunity
Wagstaff Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wagstaff Law Firm provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.