[Hiring] Florida Attorney Wanted. Minimal Court / Client Contact. $90-140k. @THE FEDERAL APPEALS FIRM

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled legal writer to join our team as an Associate Attorney. This position is writing-intensive, AI-augmented, and designed for an attorney who thrives on complex legal analysis, enjoys appellate practice, and prefers substantive brief writing over hearings or client-facing work.

• Draft federal briefs challenging Social Security disability decisions issued by Administrative Law Judges.
• Handle all required briefing across the full lifecycle of each assigned case:
  • Opening briefs
  • Reply briefs
  • Objections to magistrate judge reports and recommendations
  • Post-judgment motions
  • Any other substantive filings requiring legal argument
• All work is reviewed and finalized by senior attorneys prior to filing.
• Work with proprietary AI system, Brief Master™, which is built on the Brief Master Knowledge Core™.
• Engage with AI as a thinking partner rather than a search engine.

Qualifications

• 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 high-volume caseload with consistent output and quality

Requirements

• Experience with federal court briefing or appellate litigation (preferred)
• Familiarity with Social Security disability law (helpful, but not required for exceptional writers)
• Experience with AI-assisted legal drafting tools (preferred)

Benefits

• Base Salary: $90,000 (includes a $5,000 annual taxable health insurance stipend; the Firm does not provide group health coverage).
• Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000 with possible discretionary bonus; higher earnings may be possible based on production.
• Discretionary bonuses based on production; high performers can potentially earn $140,000+ per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan after two years of service or in accordance with plan terms.
• Performance bonuses may be awarded at the Firm's sole discretion based on productivity, work quality, and overall contribution.

How to Apply

Submit application materials directly to the Firm at: [email protected]

Subject line: ASSOCIATE POSITION (Remote)

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Two writing samples
• Applicants with fewer than five years of experience as a practicing attorney should also include their law school resume.

Writing Assessment

Candidates who advance to serious consideration will be asked to complete a writing assessment prior to any offer. The assessment is a drafting exercise designed to evaluate the analytical and persuasive writing skills required for this role. It is unpaid. Details will be provided at that stage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Federal Appeals Firm is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.