Litigator / Practicing Attorney (US Remote)
Listing checked October 15, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 seeks practicing attorneys to support a client project where law meets emerging tech. You will apply your litigation background to train next-generation AI systems, shaping how models learn and reason. No AI experience is needed. Your legal domain knowledge is the core asset. Work happens remotely, with asynchronous collaboration across a cross-functional team.
What You'll Do6
- 1Evaluate AI-generated legal content such as briefs, arguments, and memos, then refine it using your litigation experience.
- 2Check AI outputs for factual accuracy, legal soundness, analytical depth, and conformance to professional standards.
- 3Write detailed feedback that pinpoints errors, logical gaps, and opportunities to improve legal responses.
- 4Offer expert judgment on ambiguous or complex edge cases to guide model calibration for nuanced legal issues.
- 5Draft or edit sample legal language and arguments so models better grasp varied litigation and practice scenarios.
- 6Work asynchronously with a cross-functional project team, incorporating iterative feedback and communicating in clear writing.
Requirements7
- 1JD from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school and an active license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 23 to 15 years of post-JD legal experience, with a strong preference for trial, appellate, or litigation specialists.
- 3Judicial clerkship at the federal or state level, trial or appellate, is highly valued.
- 4Proven legal writing expertise. Law journal editor or published legal author is a plus.
- 5Substantial trial experience, federal court admissions, or appellate practice background strengthens your candidacy.
- 6Demonstrated ability to explain complex legal concepts with clarity, precision, and professionalism.
- 7Prior instruction or teaching in legal education, such as law school faculty, adjunct, lecturer, or fellow, is desirable.
Who Should Apply
Attorneys with 3 to 15 years of post-JD experience, especially trial, appellate, or litigation specialists, who hold a JD from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school and an active license. Judicial clerkship or federal court admissions give you an edge. Strong legal writers who can explain complex concepts with precision will thrive here.
Salary Insight
Compensation is $100 to $160 per hour. No other pay details are provided in the source.
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