Overview
A remote contractor role is available for a Litigator / Practicing Attorney to contribute legal expertise to a project at the intersection of law and emerging technology. This position involves applying legal knowledge to help train next-generation AI systems by providing high-quality, real-world input. No prior AI experience is required; domain expertise in law is the primary qualification.
Responsibilities
- Apply legal reasoning and litigation experience to evaluate, refine, and enhance AI-generated legal content such as briefs, arguments, and memos.
- Review AI outputs for factual and legal accuracy, analytical rigor, and adherence to professional standards.
- Provide detailed written feedback identifying errors, logical inconsistencies, and areas for improvement in legal responses.
- Offer expert judgment on ambiguous or complex edge cases to inform model calibration for nuanced legal issues.
- Draft or edit sample legal language and arguments to improve the model's understanding of varied litigation and practice scenarios.
- Collaborate asynchronously with a cross-functional project team, incorporating iterative feedback and delivering clear written communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.
- Active license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 3 to 15 years of post-JD legal experience, preferably with a focus on trial, appellate, or litigation practice.
- Judicial clerkship experience at the federal or state level (trial or appellate courts) is highly valued.
- Proven expertise in legal writing; experience as a law journal editor or published legal author is a plus.
- Substantial trial experience, federal court admissions, or appellate practice background enhances candidacy.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly, precisely, and professionally.
- Prior instruction or teaching experience in legal education (law school faculty, adjunct, lecturer, or fellow) is desirable.
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