FEDERAL APPELLATE ATTORNEY - New Jersey
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.
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
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AI-assisted legal tools. However, we will train new associates in proper use of AI 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
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
