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Legal Expert (Environmental Law)

80–130/hr

Remote

contract

20 openings

Posted November 13, 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
Openings: 20
Posted: November 13, 2026

Overview

micro1 is seeking a Legal Expert in Environmental Law for a contract project that uses legal expertise to train AI systems. You will create and assess legal data tasks grounded in federal and state environmental law, then explain the reasoning behind legal outcomes with accuracy and clarity. The work also covers compliance, permitting, pollution control, remediation, and litigation. Prior AI experience is not required, and the role is remote.

What You'll Do7

Create and review annotation tasks based on federal and state environmental laws and regulations.
Provide expert feedback on environmental compliance, permitting, pollution control, site remediation, and litigation matters.
Analyze complex legal documents and fact patterns to develop example datasets and case scenarios.
Write detailed explanations of legal decisions for use in AI training.
Assess whether hypothetical environmental law tasks and outcomes meet legal standards, and recommend improvements.
Communicate with project stakeholders in writing and verbally to clarify task requirements and expectations.
Help update project guidance and annotation standards as environmental law and best practices evolve.

Requirements3

Bring expertise in environmental law to the project.
Analyze legal documents and fact patterns to develop example datasets and scenarios.
Communicate legal reasoning and task requirements clearly in writing and conversation.

Preferred Qualifications5

Active US law license and experience in environmental law, including compliance, permitting, enforcement, or litigation.
Background as an Environmental Attorney, Environmental Counsel, or Environmental Litigation Attorney.
Knowledge of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA, and RCRA.
Experience with legal research, document analysis, summaries, or expert opinions.
Interest in legal technology, AI, or data-driven legal applications.

Who Should Apply

Environmental law practitioners with experience in regulatory matters or litigation may find this work a fit, especially those who can assess legal documents and explain complex issues in clear language. Prior 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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