Litigation Associate Attorney (BigLaw Firms)
Listing checked October 22, 2026 · pay as published by micro1
Overview
micro1 seeks Litigation Associate Attorneys from top-tier US law firms to support a customer project that trains next-generation AI systems. You will apply your legal expertise to help models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior AI experience is required. Your domain knowledge in litigation, M&A, private equity, and capital markets is what matters.
What You'll Do7
- 1Review and analyze complex litigation and transactional documents, including contracts tied to M&A, private equity, and capital markets work.
- 2Provide structured feedback on legal documents to improve their clarity and accuracy.
- 3Draft sample agreements and legal clauses based on experience with high-value M&A transactions and private equity deals.
- 4Evaluate legal scenarios and offer structured commentary to inform AI model development in areas such as data privacy and cross-border transactions.
- 5Collaborate remotely with interdisciplinary teams to supply legal insight and ensure accuracy in simulated legal tasks.
- 6Contribute to the creation of legal frameworks and decision rubrics, with review rubric experience being a plus.
- 7Participate in iterative feedback cycles to refine training data, ensuring legal precision and practical applicability.
Requirements7
- 1JD from a US law school and active bar admission in good standing within the United States.
- 2Experience at an AmLaw 100 or similarly prestigious law firm, specifically with litigation and complex transactional matters.
- 3Demonstrated expertise in M&A, private equity, capital markets, contract drafting, and data privacy.
- 4Excellent written communication skills and the ability to articulate sophisticated legal reasoning for varied audiences.
- 5Proven track record of successful remote collaboration and multidisciplinary teamwork.
- 6Familiarity with developing or applying structured review rubrics is desirable.
- 7Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, with keen attention to detail in high-stakes legal contexts.
Who Should Apply
Litigation associates from AmLaw 100 firms with active US bar admission and a background in M&A, private equity, capital markets, and data privacy. You should be comfortable drafting contracts and explaining complex legal reasoning in writing. Remote collaboration experience and rubric familiarity are a plus.
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The rate for this role is $140 to $400 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
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Highlight your AmLaw 100 litigation and transactional experience, and specify your expertise in M&A, private equity, capital markets, and data privacy. Include concrete examples of drafting contracts and review rubrics to demonstrate fit.
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