[Hiring] Associate Attorney @THE FEDERAL APPEALS FIRM

Role Description

The Federal Appeals Firm™ is seeking an exceptional legal writer to join our team as a Federal Appellate Associate Attorney with a focus on brief writing. This is a writing-intensive role for an attorney who prefers substantive briefing over hearings, depositions, court appearances, or client-facing litigation.

• Drafting federal court briefs challenging Social Security disability decisions;
• Analyzing administrative records to identify viable legal issues;
• Conducting legal research across multiple federal circuits;
• Drafting opening briefs, reply briefs, objections, post-judgment motions, and other substantive filings;
• Maintaining accurate time records for EAJA fee petitions;
• Collaborating with senior attorneys who review and finalize all filings.

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience: 0-5 years;
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school;
• Active admission to at least one state bar;
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills;
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail;
• Ability to manage a substantial writing-focused caseload;
• Willingness to learn federal Social Security disability law;
• Interest in working in an AI-native legal environment.

Requirements

• ADMISSION TO THE BAR IS REQUIRED.
• WE CANNOT CONSIDER CANDIDATES THAT ARE AWAITING ADMISSION.

Benefits

• Annual salary: $75,000 (includes a $5,000 annual taxable health insurance stipend);
• 401(k) eligibility after 1 year of service;
• The firm does not currently provide group health insurance.

How to apply

Email the following materials to [email protected] :

• Resume;
• Cover letter;
• Two writing samples.

Subject line: FEDERAL APPEALS ASSOCIATE

Applicants with fewer than three years of attorney experience should also include their law school transcript.

Writing Assessment

Candidates who advance to serious consideration will be asked to complete a writing assessment before any offer is made.

The Federal Appeals Firm™ is an equal opportunity employer.

This is a remote position.