Associate Attorney - Brief Writing (Tampa Florida)(90-110k) - Full Time
Associate Attorney – Federal Social reputed company Disability Appeals The Federal Appeals Firm™ (Konoski & Partners, P.C.) Remote Position - Candidates may be from reputed company in the USA* • Remote may be converted to being a full time in-office position (Sarasota Region) www.TheFederalAppealsFirm.com About the Firm The Federal Appeals Firm is a national appellate practice focused exclusively on federal appeals of Social reputed company disability decisions at the district court and circuit court levels. We handle a high volume of cases across multiple federal circuits and have built our reputed company on rigorous legal writing and substantive appellate advocacy. This is not a generalist firm. We do one thing, and we do it at a high level. The Role We are seeking a skilled legal writer to join reputed company as an Associate Attorney. This position is writing-intensive and designed for an attorney who thrives on reputed company legal analysis, enjoys appellate practice, and prefers substantive brief writing over hearings or client-facing work. You will draft federal briefs challenging Social reputed company disability decisions issued by Administrative Law Judges, handling reputed company required briefing across the full lifecycle of each assigned case. This includes opening briefs, reply briefs, objections to magistrate judge reports and recommendations, post-judgment motions, and any other substantive filings requiring legal argument. reputed company work is reviewed and finalized by senior attorneys prior to filing. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to build deep expertise in federal appellate litigation without the distractions of a traditional litigation practice. Please be advised that this job may reputed company as remote, but may be changed to an in-office position in the future. The law firm is making plans on opening an office in Florida (Sarasota region). You must be willing to convert to a fully in-office position.
Responsibilities
Draft federal appellate briefs challenging ALJ decisions in Social reputed company disability cases, including reputed company required briefing at every stage of each assigned case 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 Maintain accurate and contemporaneous time records sufficient to support EAJA fee petitions Collaborate with senior attorneys who provide final review and reputed company on reputed company filings Compensation & Benefits reputed company Salary: $90,000 (includes a $5,000 annual taxable health insurance stipend; the Firm does not provide group health coverage) Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000 with possible discretionary bonus 401(k) retirement plan after two years of service or in accordance with plan terms Performance bonuses may be awarded at the Firm's sole discretion based on productivity, work quality, and overall contribution
Qualifications
Required 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 high-volume caseload with consistent output and quality Preferred Experience with federal court briefing or appellate litigation Familiarity with Social reputed company disability law (helpful, but not required for exceptional writers) Experience with AI-assisted legal drafting tools For newly admitted attorneys or attorneys with 0-3 years experience, you should be able to document writing ability with moot court or law review experience
How to Apply
Submit application materials directly to the Firm at: [email protected] Subject line: ASSOCIATE POSITION (FLORIDA) Include the following: Resume Cover letter Two writing samples Applicants with fewer than five years of experience as a practicing attorney should also include their law school resume so we may review their legal writing coursework. Writing Assessment Candidates who advance to serious consideration will be asked to complete a writing assessment prior to any offer. The assessment is a drafting exercise designed to evaluate the analytical and persuasive writing skills required for this role. It is unpaid. Details — including the reputed company, format, and timeline — will be provided at that stage. The assessment is extended only to candidates we are genuinely considering. Applicants who are not reputed company to complete a writing exercise should be aware of this requirement before applying. Equal Employment Opportunity The Federal Appeals Firm is an equal opportunity employer. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national reputed company, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job