Lawyer
Listing checked September 29, 2026 · pay as published by micro1
Key details
- Pay
- $50–80/hr
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- contract
- Openings
- 10
- Posted
- October 23, 2026
Overview
micro1 is hiring U.S.-based lawyers to contribute legal expertise to a customer project that trains next-generation AI systems. You will work remotely on a collaborative platform, reviewing legal documents, drafting arguments, and checking citations. Your domain knowledge in U.S. law and Bluebook formatting is what matters. No prior AI experience is needed.
What You'll Do7
- Examine U.S. legal documents, case law, and statutes to produce accurate, context-rich inputs for system training.
- Draft and revise sample legal arguments, memoranda, and pleadings with clear structure and sound legal reasoning.
- Format citations according to Bluebook rules and verify references through cite-checking.
- Assess hypothetical legal scenarios and provide commentary that mirrors real-world decision-making.
- Offer written and verbal feedback on the quality, clarity, and applicability of legal content for AI learning.
- Work remotely with project managers and technical experts, adjusting deliverables as specifications change.
- Critique legal writing samples to help refine training datasets.
Requirements7
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a U.S. law school; T14 credentials preferred.
- Law review or journal editor experience is mandatory for current law students.
- Proven expertise in Bluebook citation and advanced cite-checking.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Experience drafting, editing, or reviewing complex legal documents and arguments.
- Ability to interpret, synthesize, and explain complex legal issues for varied audiences.
- U.S. location and knowledge of U.S. legal systems and practice standards.
Who Should Apply
U.S.-based lawyers with a J.D. and strong Bluebook skills who enjoy legal writing and analysis. Law review or journal editors, including current students, are encouraged. Detail-oriented professionals who can critique legal content and work remotely with a team.
Salary Insight
The rate for this contractor role is $50 to $80 per hour. Pay is discussed further during the hiring process.
Application tip
Highlight your Bluebook citation and cite-checking experience with specific examples, such as law review editing or drafting memoranda. Quantify your legal writing output and mention any T14 or journal editor credentials to raise your fit score.
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