Remote Litigation Attorney
Listing checked October 14, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
This part-time contract role puts you at the intersection of law and AI. You will work with a team to train and evaluate advanced AI models on litigation tasks. Expect to perform simulated litigation work, review AI outputs, and build evaluation frameworks. The position is remote and open to U.S.-licensed attorneys. Litigation strategy, legal writing, and issue spotting are central to the work.
What You'll Do6
- 1Carry out simulated litigation exercises, including issue spotting, legal analysis, and constructing arguments.
- 2Evaluate AI responses to litigation scenarios and provide expert feedback to enhance model accuracy.
- 3Design objective evaluation frameworks and grading criteria to measure AI performance on legal tasks.
- 4Work with product and research teams to improve data, guidelines, and best practices for AI legal tools.
- 5Contribute to workflows that train and assess AI models on case law and civil procedure.
- 6Offer detailed critiques that help AI systems interpret legal issues and arguments with greater precision.
Requirements6
- 1J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. LL.M.-only or foreign-equivalent degrees do not qualify.
- 2Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 3Current practice as an attorney in litigation, corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, or compliance. Seasoned litigators are preferred.
- 4Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with close attention to detail.
- 5Strong analytical abilities and the capacity to turn legal expertise into actionable feedback for AI systems.
- 6Experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams in fast-paced settings.
Who Should Apply
U.S.-licensed attorneys with a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school and active bar membership. Seasoned litigators or practitioners in corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, or compliance who have strong legal research, writing, and issue-spotting skills. Those eager to apply their expertise to AI training and evaluation.
Salary Insight
The role pays an hourly rate between $80 and $170. Compensation is discussed during the hiring process.
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Highlight your litigation experience with specific examples of motion practice, legal writing, and case strategy. Mention any judicial clerkship, law review, or legal teaching background. Quantify your results where possible to show impact.
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