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Legal Expert (Employment & Labor)

80–130/hr
Remote
contract
Posted November 10, 2026
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Listing checked November 15, 2026 · pay as published by micro1

Key details

Pay
$80–130/hr
Location
Remote
Job type
contract
Posted
November 10, 2026

Overview

micro1 seeks a Legal Expert in Employment and Labor for a contract project that supports legal data annotation and the training of AI systems. You will apply US employment law knowledge to workplace disputes, wage and hour compliance, investigations, agreement drafting, and employee benefits, including ERISA. The work centers on careful legal analysis and clear feedback; prior AI experience is not required. The engagement is remote.

What You'll Do7

  • Create and review annotation tasks based on workplace disputes and compliance questions.
  • Draft, assess, and refine practical or hypothetical scenarios involving wage and hour rules.
  • Review investigation records and workplace policies for accuracy in legal interpretation.
  • Help develop and assess templates and guidance for workplace agreements and benefit plans, including ERISA materials.
  • Give detailed written and verbal feedback to strengthen annotation guidance and legal content.
  • Work with project stakeholders remotely and align deliverables with changing legal standards.
  • Protect confidential information and follow ethical standards across assignments.

Requirements3

  • The project focuses on US-based employment and labor law expertise.
  • Relevant subject areas include workplace disputes, wage and hour compliance, investigations, employment agreements, and employee benefits.
  • No previous experience with AI is required.

Preferred Qualifications6

  • Active US law license in good standing and substantial labor or workplace law practice
  • Expertise in employment litigation, wage and hour compliance, workplace investigations, agreement drafting, and ERISA
  • Strong written and verbal communication, with close attention to legal detail
  • Experience preparing or reviewing legal materials for training, compliance, or analysis
  • Experience interpreting complex legal frameworks and offering practical insights
  • Comfort with remote work, milestone-based deliverables, and collaborative legal technology platforms

Who Should Apply

The role suits a legal professional with substantial employment or labor law experience, especially in disputes, wage and hour matters, investigations, agreements, or ERISA. A US law license is preferred, and AI experience is not needed.

Salary Insight

The contract rate is $80 to $130 per hour.

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$80–130/hr

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Typical pay · estimated

$70/hour

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Most Legal roles pay $40–$100 per hour. This role's pay sits above that range.

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Required skills

Employment LitigationWage & Hour ComplianceWorkplace InvestigationsEmployment Agreement DraftingErisa & Benefits

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