FEDERAL APPELLATE ATTORNEY - New Jersey

Cb • East Brunswick, NJ

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Appeals Firm™ is an AI Native national appellate practice focused exclusively on federal appeals of Social Security disability decisions. We are seeking an exceptional legal writer to join our team. Prior Social Security disability experience is not required. We are looking for an attorney with strong legal writing instincts, excellent analytical ability, and the ability to turn complex administrative records into clear, persuasive federal court briefs. This is a writing-intensive role for an attorney who prefers substantive briefing over hearings, depositions, court appearances, or client-facing litigation. Associates are trained to work with Brief Master™, our proprietary AI-assisted briefing system developed in-house and refined through thousands of federal briefs. We also train associates in the proper use of Anthropic's Claude. These tools support legal analysis, record review, issue development, and draft refinement. They do not replace attorney judgment. This position is ideal for attorneys who enjoy legal research, record analysis, persuasive writing, and substantive legal work. It is generally not a good fit for attorneys seeking courtroom appearances, depositions, client development, or high-volume client interaction. We are seeking an attorney interested in building long-term expertise in federal appellate litigation and becoming a permanent member of a growing national practice. THE FEDERAL APPEALS FIRM™ is a law firm concentrating its practice in handling Social Security Disability cases at the Federal Court level. We strive for excellence in Federal Court appeals. The firm is based in New York City / New Jersey and is seeking contract counsel with superb writing skills to assist with brief writing at the federal level. A qualified candidate will assist the firm in representing clients, and preparing appellate briefs, in Social Security Disability Appeals at the Federal District Court level, and possibly from time to time at the Circuit Court level, throughout the nation. We are a national law firm and have cases throughout the country.

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 substantial writing-focused caseload
• Willingness to learn federal Social Security disability law
• Interest in working in an AI-native legal environment
• Superb writing skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior Social Security disability experience is not required
• Experience with AI-assisted legal tools

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
• Assisting the firm in representing clients, and preparing appellate briefs, in Social Security Disability Appeals at the Federal District Court level, and possibly from time to time at the Circuit Court level, throughout the nation.

Benefits

• Base salary includes a $5,000 annual taxable health insurance stipend
• 401(k) retirement plan available after two years of service or in accordance with plan terms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level