Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Federal Appeals Firm is a national appellate practice focused exclusively on federal district court appeals of Social Security disability decisions. They are seeking a skilled legal writer to join their team as an Associate Attorney, responsible for drafting federal district court briefs and conducting legal research in Social Security disability cases.
- Responsibilities
- Draft federal district court briefs challenging ALJ decisions in Social Security disability cases
- 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
- Collaborate with senior attorneys who provide final review and oversight on all filings
- Skills
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active admission to at least one state bar
- Exceptional legal research and writing skills
- Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
- Experience with federal court briefing or appellate litigation
- Familiarity with Social Security disability law (helpful, but not required for exceptional writers)
- Comfort with AI-assisted drafting tools (Anthropic / Claude)
- Benefits
- Performance Bonus: 5% of Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) fees collected on successful appeals while employed with the firm.
- Health Insurance Stipend: $500/month ($6,000 annually)
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Company Overview
- www.TheFederalAppealsFirm.com. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in New York, NY, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is http://www.thefederalappealsfirm.com.
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