Research Attorney

The Law Firm for Truck Safety • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Law Firm for Truck Safety is seeking a sharp, analytical Research Attorney to provide high-level legal research, analysis, writing, and litigation support on high-stakes trucking and catastrophic injury matters. This non-billable role allows the attorney to focus on the work itself rather than client billing. The position involves collaborating with attorneys to develop the legal and factual foundation for case strategy, motions, briefs, trial preparation, and trucking safety advocacy. The ideal candidate will have excellent research and writing skills and enjoy delving into trucking regulations, case law, and detailed factual records. This role can be performed remotely or on a hybrid basis within Oklahoma.

Requirements

• A J.D. from an accredited law school
• An active license to practice law in Oklahoma (or ability to obtain admission in due course)
• Three to six years of legal practice experience, with significant legal research and writing experience
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• A strong ability to locate, evaluate, synthesize, and clearly explain complex legal authorities
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, well-supported written work
• The ability to manage multiple research assignments and deadlines in a remote work environment
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other team members
• Willingness to travel occasionally for Firm meetings, litigation support, and training

Nice To Haves

• Active license to practice law in Oklahoma and ability to obtain admission in Missouri
• Plaintiff-side personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, or trucking litigation experience
• A federal judicial clerkship
• Familiarity with federal and state trucking regulations, including FMCSA regulations
• Experience conducting complex legal research for litigation or trial preparation
• Experience drafting legal research memoranda, motions, briefs, or appellate work
• Experience researching issues involving commercial motor carriers, truck drivers, trucking safety, or transportation regulations
• Trial or litigation-support experience

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive legal research on trucking litigation, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and related issues.
• Researching and analyzing federal and state trucking regulations, including FMCSA regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
• Analyzing case law, statutes, regulations, administrative decisions, and other legal authorities across relevant jurisdictions.
• Preparing legal research memoranda, case analyses, briefs, motions, pleadings, and other written work product.
• Analyzing complex legal and factual issues and identifying relevant authorities, arguments, risks, and avenues for further research.
• Supporting discovery and litigation research, including review of accident reports, medical records, corporate records, deposition transcripts, and other case materials.
• Helping develop legal theories and case strategy through targeted research and written analysis.
• Researching trucking operations, driver qualifications, hours of service, maintenance, safety practices, electronic logging devices, and carrier policies.
• Monitoring developments in trucking law, regulations, safety standards, and significant case decisions.
• Building and maintaining organized research resources, with accurate citations and source documentation.
• Providing timely research and writing support for depositions, hearings, motions, mediation, and trial.
• Collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, experts, and other team members to evaluate legal and factual issues.
• Tracking assignments, deadlines, and research projects in a non-billable hourly environment.
• Contributing to the Firm’s trial-first approach with thorough, practical, and well-supported legal analysis.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 3% employer 401(k) contribution
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Professional development and training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level