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Appellate Associate Attorney
Job Location:
Job Location:
East Brunswick, NJ - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 90000 - 140000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
FEDERAL APPELLATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Legal Writing Focus East Brunswick NJ In-Office Position
$90000$140000 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 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.
Our firm is also AI-native. Associates are trained to work with Brief Master our proprietary AI-assisted briefing system developed in-house and refined through thousands of federal briefs. These tools support legal analysis record review issue development and draft refinement. They do not replace attorney judgment.
For more information you may visit us on the web:
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;
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:
Experience with AI-assisted legal tools.
Compensation:
Base salary range: $90000$110000 depending on experience writing ability and qualifications.
High-performing associates may earn $120000$140000 through discretionary bonuses based on productivity work quality and overall contribution. Top producing associates may earn $160000
The base salary includes a $5000 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 :
Resume;
Cover letter;
Two writing samples.
Subject line: APPELLATE ASSOCIATE POSITION
Applicants with fewer than five years of attorney experience should also include their law school resume.
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.**
Compensation: $90000.00 - $140000.00 per year
About Us
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.
Required Experience:
IC
