Appellate Associate Attorney
Skills
Analytical SkillsAppealsAppellate PracticeApplied Behavior AnalysisBriefingBriefsCourt Appearances
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
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 have
- Legal writing focus
- Analytical mindset
- Detail oriented
- Research driven
- AI tool familiarity
Day to day
- Draft federal court briefs challenging Social Security disability decisions with a strong focus on persuasive legal writing
- Analyze administrative records to identify viable legal issues and develop clear appellate arguments
- Conduct legal research across multiple federal circuits and collaborate with senior attorneys who review and finalize filings
Hiring process
- Email resume cover letter and two writing samples to appeals@thefederalappealsfirm.com with subject line APPELLATE ASSOCIATE POSITION
- Applicants with fewer than three years of attorney experience should also include law school transcript
- Candidates advancing to serious consideration will complete a writing assessment before any offer is made