Description:
Overview:Hogan Smith Law is establishing of counsel relationships with attorneys in every state who are admitted in their state's U.S. District Courts to serve as local of-counsel.
Admission in multiple districts within a state is a significant plus.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as counsel of record on firm appeals in your admitted district(s)
- Review the administrative record and independently assess each appeal's merits
- Review, revise, and file filings.
- File complaints, IFP applications, briefs, and motions via CM/ECF
- Monitor dockets and respond to court notices and scheduling orders
- Comply with local rules, standing orders, and district requirements on drafting assistance
Support We Provide
- Client intake and ongoing client communication support
- Administrative record assembly and issue identification
- Draft complaints, opening briefs, and reply briefs for your review and revision
- Circuit-specific legal research (Fifth, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits)
- Docket monitoring and deadline calendaring
- Full paralegal and administrative support
- If an in-person hearing is ordered, our office will come in pro-hac vice.
Requirements:
- Active bar license in good standing no disciplinary history
- Admitted to at least one U.S. District Court in that state, with active CM/ECF credentials
- Capacity to substantively review filings and respond to deadlines promptly
Compensation:
Compensation is dependent on caseload in your state and individual circumstances but may either be a per case or a monthly retainer.
To Apply:
Submit a resume, list of federal district court admissions with dates, state bar number(s).
