Litigator / Practicing Attorney (US) | $80-$140/hr Remote
Overview
A flexible contractor role for a practicing attorney to work remotely within the US. You’ll help shape AI training by bringing deep legal expertise to assess and refine AI-generated legal content, improving model reasoning and output quality. The position centers on applying litigation experience to real-world inputs, with no AI background required beyond your domain knowledge.
What You'll Do6
- 1Apply your litigation experience to evaluate and improve AI produced briefs, memos, and arguments for accuracy and depth
- 2Review AI-generated content for factual and legal soundness and alignment with professional standards
- 3Provide clear, written critiques that flag errors, inconsistencies, and opportunities for stronger legal reasoning
- 4Offer expert judgment on complex edge cases to guide model calibration for nuanced legal issues
- 5Draft and revise sample legal language to help the model understand varied litigation scenarios
- 6Collaborate asynchronously with a cross-functional team, delivering precise written feedback and actionable insights
Requirements5
- 1Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school and active bar admission in at least one jurisdiction
- 23 to 15 years of post JD practice in litigation, trial, appellate, or related fields
- 3Strong legal writing skills with experience in editing or publishing is a plus
- 4Demonstrated ability to explain complex legal ideas with clarity and professionalism
- 5Experience with or interest in teaching or mentoring in legal settings is desirable
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates are seasoned litigators who enjoy precise analysis and clear communication. You should be comfortable evaluating AI outputs through a legal lens, and you bring either strong trial or appellate background, plus a track record of delivering rigorous, well-structured input.
Salary Insight
Pay ranges from $80 to $140 per hour for this remote contractor role.
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Required Skills
Application Tip
Prepare a concise sample: draft a short argument or memo on a recent legal issue to showcase your writing precision and ability to spot nuanced errors in AI output.
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