Remote Federal Appeals Attorney – Brief Writing

THE FEDERAL APPEALS FIRM; United States; Remote; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

Health insurance stipend

401(k) after one year

Job summary

The Federal Appeals Firm seeks a remote appellate attorney focused on federal Social Security disability appeals. This writing-intensive role centers on drafting persuasive briefs, analyzing records, and using AI-assisted tools to refine work. Exceptional writing and analytical skills are essential.

Candidates should have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, be admitted to at least one state bar, and be prepared for a substantial, writing-heavy workload in a national remote setting.

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 substantial writing-focused caseload.
• Willingness to learn federal Social Security disability law.
• Interest in working in an AI-native legal environment.
• Admission to the bar is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

AI tools familiarity

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission to at least one state

Tools

Brief Master

Claude AI (Anthropic)

Job description

The Federal Appeals Firm seeks a remote appellate attorney focused on federal Social Security disability appeals. This writing-intensive role centers on drafting persuasive briefs, analyzing records, and using AI-assisted tools to refine work. Exceptional writing and analytical skills are essential.

Candidates should have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, be admitted to at least one state bar, and be prepared for a substantial, writing-heavy workload in a national remote setting.