Attorney

Remote Criminal Appeals Attorney – Contract or Part-Time Position Our firm is seeking an attorney with strong legal-writing skills to assist with drafting work in criminal-appeals and post-conviction matters. This position is fully remote and focuses on preparing research-based drafts for review by senior attorneys. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys written advocacy and wants to contribute to meaningful appellate and post-conviction litigation without handling in-court appearances.

About the Role

The attorney will prepare draft briefs, memoranda, and related filings in criminal-appeals and post-conviction cases. Assignments may include direct appeals, post-conviction petitions, state habeas applications, and federal habeas corpus filings. Senior attorneys will provide issue outlines or key documents, and the drafting attorney will convert those materials into well-structured, persuasive written work.

Responsibilities

Draft appellate briefs, writ petitions, motions, and supporting memoranda in criminal cases

Review trial records, transcripts, and prior filings to identify relevant facts and legal issues

Conduct focused legal research on constitutional, evidentiary, and procedural issues

Revise drafts based on feedback from senior attorneys

Maintain clear communication and meet deadlines within a remote workflow

Qualifications

Law degree

Prior experience in appellate writing, post-conviction work, clerkships, or similar research-intensive roles

Strong command of legal writing, issue framing, and persuasive analysis

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Reliable organization, professionalism, and respect for deadlines

Details

Remote, flexible schedule

Part-time or contract work with ongoing assignments

Compensation commensurate with experience and workload

Ideal for attorneys who prefer research and writing over litigation appearances

If you have a strong interest in criminal-appeals advocacy and excel at crafting clear, well-reasoned written work, we welcome your application. Please send a résumé, a short writing sample (preferably from an appellate or post-conviction filing), and a brief note about your availability.