AI Native Appellate Law Firm Seeks Associate Attorney
2 days ago
East Brunswick
Job DescriptionAI-NATIVE FEDERAL APPELLATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Legal Writing Focus | Remote Position | $90,000$140,000+ Earning Potential The Federal Appeals Firm is a national appellate practice focused exclusively on federal appeals of Social Security disability decisions. We are seeking an exceptional legal writer who wants to practice law inside an AI-native appellate firm. This is not a traditional litigation position. There are minimal hearings (and when they do occur, they are virtual), and no depositions, discovery disputes, trial appearances, or client intake obligations. This is a writing-intensive federal appellate role for an attorney who enjoys legal analysis, issue spotting, record review, and persuasive brief writing. Our firm has reorganized its practice around artificial intelligence, legal writing systems, and human attorney judgment. Associates are trained to work with Brief Master, our proprietary AI-assisted briefing system developed in-house and refined through thousands of federal court briefs. Brief Master assists with record review, issue development, legal analysis, draft organization, and brief refinement. It does not replace attorney judgment. The attorney remains responsible for legal reasoning, accuracy, strategy, and final work product. We are looking for an attorney who wants to be part of the future of legal practice not someone who merely wants to use AI occasionally, but someone interested in learning how AI can be integrated into serious federal appellate work. For more information: www.thefederalappealsfirm.com www.briefmaster.ai Responsibilities include: 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; Using AI-assisted legal tools responsibly as part of the briefing workflow; Maintaining accurate time records for EAJA fee petitions; Collaborating with senior attorneys who review and finalize all filings. Required qualifications: 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. Preferred qualifications: Prior federal court, appellate, clerkship, or Social Security disability experience; Experience using AI-assisted legal tools; Strong comfort with technology, legal writing systems, and structured workflows. Compensation: Base salary range: $90,000$110,000, depending on experience, writing ability, and qualifications. High-performing associates may earn $120,000$140,000+ through discretionary bonuses based on productivity, work quality, and overall contribution. Top-producing associates may earn $160,000+. The base salary includes a $5,000 annual taxable health insurance stipend, which is included in the amounts above. The firm does not currently provide group health insurance. 401(k) retirement plan available after two years of service or in accordance with plan terms. How to apply: Email the following materials to: appeals@thefederalappealsfirm.com Please include: Resume; Cover letter; Two writing samples. Subject line: APPELLATE ASSOCIATE POSITION Applicants with fewer than three years of attorney experience should also include their law school transcript. WRITING ASSESSMENT: Candidates who advance to serious consideration will be asked to complete an unpaid writing assessment before any offer is made. The Federal Appeals Firm is an equal opportunity employer. This is a remote position.