
Legal Expert (Employment & Labor Law)
Listing checked November 15, 2026 · pay as published by micro1
Key details
- Pay
- $80–130/hr
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- contract
- Openings
- 20
- Posted
- November 13, 2026
Overview
micro1 is seeking a contract Legal Expert in Employment & Labor Law for a customer project involving legal data annotation. You will apply knowledge of U.S. workplace regulations to review and shape training material covering disputes, wage and hour compliance, investigations, agreements, employee benefits, and related statutes. The work is remote, and prior AI experience is not required; your legal expertise will guide the quality and relevance of the data.
What You'll Do7
- Interpret legal documents and scenarios involving labor and workplace matters.
- Draft, review, and refine annotation tasks for AI training on complex employment law issues and compliance requirements.
- Assess agreements, policies, and investigation records for accuracy and alignment with applicable regulations.
- Identify legal issues and label information on wage and hour compliance, workplace disputes, and employee benefits.
- Work with project managers and AI specialists to improve task instructions and protect data integrity.
- Keep current on relevant U.S. laws, regulations, and industry practices related to project deliverables.
- Give written and verbal feedback to improve annotation quality and clarify protocols.
Requirements3
- Bring specialized knowledge of employment and labor law.
- Apply a nuanced understanding of U.S. labor and workplace regulations to annotation work.
- No prior experience in AI is required.
Preferred Qualifications6
- Active U.S. law license and significant experience in labor and workplace law.
- Practitioner or counsel experience with workplace disputes, wage and hour matters, agreements, and investigations.
- Experience in legal analysis, litigation, or compliance advisory work involving U.S. workplace regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with careful attention to document review.
- Ability to interpret and categorize complex legal information for non-legal audiences.
- Familiarity with legal data annotation, e-discovery, or legal technology initiatives.
Who Should Apply
Employment attorneys and labor and employment counsel with a strong grasp of U.S. workplace regulations may be a fit, especially those experienced in disputes, wage and hour issues, agreements, or investigations. Prior AI experience is not needed.
Salary Insight
Compensation is $80 to $130 per hour.
Pay and demand for Legal roles
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This role · as published
$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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