Attorney Wanted. Minimal Court and Client Contact. $90-140k earning.

THE FEDERAL APPEALS FIRM

20h • $90,000 - $140,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Federal Appeals Firm is a national appellate practice focused exclusively on federal appeals of Social Security disability decisions at the district court and circuit court levels. We handle one of the largest volumes of § 405(g) appeals in the country, filing across federal circuits nationwide, and have built our reputation on rigorous legal writing and substantive appellate advocacy. We are an AI-native firm, built from the ground up around proprietary AI tools. This role 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. Associates will draft federal briefs challenging Social Security disability decisions, handling all required briefing across the full lifecycle of each assigned case. All work is reviewed and finalized by senior attorneys. Associates will work in close collaboration with Brief Master™, a proprietary AI system, and will be trained on these systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to build deep expertise in federal appellate litigation and work at the frontier of legal writing production.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Draft federal appellate briefs challenging ALJ decisions in Social Security disability cases, including all required briefing at every stage of each assigned case
• Analyze administrative records to identify viable legal issues for appeal
• Conduct legal research across multiple federal circuits
• Evaluate potential cases for merit and assess whether legal grounds support a federal appeal
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous time records sufficient to support EAJA fee petitions
• Collaborate with senior attorneys who provide final review and oversight on all filings

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. With 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree