Legal Aid / Staff Attorney (Civil Legal Services Expert) (Train AI Models Part Time!)

Overview

An organization is seeking experienced Legal Aid / Staff Attorneys to support a short-term AI evaluation project focused on civil legal services. The role involves reviewing AI-generated legal analyses related to housing, family law, consumer protection, and other civil matters, providing structured feedback to enhance the quality, accuracy, and practical usefulness of legal AI systems. This opportunity is suited for attorneys with hands-on experience representing individuals and families through legal aid organizations, nonprofit legal services providers, or public interest practices.

Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated legal analyses for accuracy, completeness, and practical applicability.
• Evaluate hypothetical scenarios involving:
  • Housing and landlord-tenant law (evictions, subsidized housing, foreclosure)
  • Family law (custody, child support, domestic violence, protective orders)
  • Consumer and debt matters (collections, garnishments, bankruptcy, predatory lending)
• Identify legal inaccuracies, procedural issues, missing considerations, and jurisdiction-specific nuances.
• Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve AI-generated legal reasoning.
• Apply practical courtroom and client advocacy experience when evaluating responses.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active U.S. bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years practicing civil legal services.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Housing law
  • Family law
  • Consumer protection
  • Debt defense
  • Foreclosure
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with legal aid organizations or nonprofit legal services.
• Familiarity with jurisdiction-specific civil court procedures.
• Experience representing vulnerable or underserved populations.
• Experience reviewing legal work products or supervising junior attorneys.
• Interest in legal technology or AI-assisted legal workflows.

Compensation & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to the improvement of next-generation AI systems designed for legal reasoning.
• Work on realistic civil legal scenarios with meaningful access-to-justice applications.
• Collaborate with leading AI research organizations on cutting-edge legal technology.

Location

This is a short-term project role; specific location or remote work details are not provided.