Federal Court Brief Writer (Hourly/Contract Basis)

Metsker Law Firm; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Metsker Law Firm is seeking an experienced brief writer to draft legal briefs for federal district court Social Security disability appeals. The ideal candidate has district court brief experience in Social Security and strong legal analysis. This is a 100% remote, independent contractor position.

The role requires the ability to handle 6+ brief assignments monthly and to build a table of contents and authorities using MS Word tools. Remote work is a core aspect of the position.

Qualifications

• Experience writing district court briefs in Social Security disability cases.
• Strong legal analysis and issue spotting skills.
• Ability to manage 6+ brief assignments per month.
• Familiarity with creating tables of contents and authorities in MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Draft federal district court briefs for Social Security disability appeals.
• Ensure briefs meet court formatting and citation standards.
• Collaborate with clients and staff as needed.

Skills

Legal writing

Disability law knowledge

Strong analytical ability

MS Word (TOC/TOA)

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Job description

The Metsker Law Firm is seeking an experienced brief writer to draft legal briefs for federal district court Social Security disability appeals.

The ideal candidate will have experience writing for OGC or for a disability firm with a high-volume appellate practice.

All candidates must have:

• Relevant experience writing district court briefs in Social Security cases.
• Strong legal analysis skills.
• Availability and willingness to accept 6+ brief assignments per month.
• An understanding of how to build a table of contents/table of authorities using MS Word tools.

This is a 100% remote, independent contractor position.